rattling
/ˈrætəlɪŋ/
noun
- A series of short, sharp knocking sounds.
- The constant rattling of the old air conditioner was annoying.
- I could hear the rattling of dishes in the kitchen.
- The rattling of the train wheels lulled him to sleep.
adverb
- Used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely' (often in 'rattling good').
- We had a rattling good time at the carnival.
- That was a rattling fine meal you cooked.
- She told a rattling good story about her trip to Japan.
adjective
- Making a series of short, sharp, knocking sounds.
- We heard a rattling noise coming from the engine.
- The old fan made a rattling sound every time it turned.
- The rattling window kept me awake all night.
- Very fast or energetic; brisk.
- The auctioneer spoke at a rattling rate, barely pausing for breath.
- They drove at a rattling speed down the highway.
- The sales team set a rattling pace for the new project.