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jangling


Meanings
  • Noun

    The sound of small metal objects hitting each other, often in a rhythmic or repetitive manner.

    - "The bells produced a beautiful jangling sound."
    - "The keys in her pocket jangled as she walked."
    - "The wind chimes produced a soothing jangling sound."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with jangling
tangling , bangling , clanging,anging , rangeling
Variants
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jangle , jangled , jangler , janglers , jangles , jangling
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old English word 'gehanglan', meaning 'to clank or jingle'.


Trivia
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  1. Jangling is sometimes used as a verb to describe the act of making a loud, rhythmic noise.

  2. In some cultures, jangling is believed to ward off evil spirits or bring good luck.

  3. The sound of jangling keys is often used in movies and TV shows to indicate that a character is about to enter or leave a scene.


Related Concepts
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  1. Chimes: A set of tubes or rods suspended from a frame, which produce musical notes when blown by the wind or struck by a hammer.

  2. Bells: A hollow metal object that produces a sound when struck, often used for signaling or religious purposes.


Culture
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Jangling has been used extensively in literature and music to create a sense of excitement, tension, or merriment. For instance, in the poem 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll, the jangling and clashing of arms and armor are described as the hero faces the fearsome creature.

How to Memorize "jangling"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bunch of keys jangling in your hand, or visualize a wind chime swaying in the breeze and producing a jangling sound.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'jangling' with the sound of bells or wind chimes, or with the feeling of carrying a heavy keyring in your pocket.

  3. mnemonics

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