jangle
/ˈdʒæŋɡəl/
verb
- To make a harsh, ringing sound, like metal objects hitting each other.
- Wind chimes jangled in the breeze outside the window.
- The keys jangled loudly as she dropped them on the table.
- The old bicycle chain jangled with every turn of the pedals.
- To cause someone to feel nervous, irritated, or upset.
- Her harsh words jangled him, making it hard to concentrate.
- The sound of the alarm clock jangles me awake every morning.
- The constant noise from the construction site jangled my nerves all day.
noun
- A harsh, ringing sound, like metal objects hitting each other.
- The jangle of the old wind chimes was more annoying than soothing.
- The jangle of coins in his pocket could be heard across the room.
- A sudden jangle from the kitchen made everyone turn their heads.
- A feeling of nervousness or irritation.
- After the argument, he felt a constant jangle in his thoughts.
- The jangle of anxiety in her chest wouldn't go away before the exam.
- The loud music left a jangle in my head for hours.