JANGLE


Meaning of JANGLE in English

(~s, jangling, ~d)

1.

When objects strike against each other and make an unpleasant ringing noise, you can say that they ~ or are ~d.

Her bead necklaces and bracelets ~d as she walked...

Jane took out her keys and ~d them.

VERB: V, V n

2.

If your nerves are jangling or if something ~s them, you are very anxious.

Behind that quietness his nerves are jangling, he’s in a terrible state...

The caffeine in coffee can ~ the nerves.

VERB: V, V n

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