jangling

/ˈdʒæŋɡlɪŋ/
noun
  1. A harsh, metallic ringing sound, like keys or coins hitting each other.
    • The jangling of loose change in his pocket was loud in the quiet room.
    • The jangling of the old wind chimes kept me awake all night.
    • I heard the jangling of keys as the janitor unlocked the door.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Making a harsh, metallic ringing sound.
    • The jangling sound of the old bicycle bothered the neighbors.
    • The jangling bells on the cat's collar announced her arrival.
    • He walked down the street with a jangling chain hanging from his belt.
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