Jangle Definition & Meaning

jangle
noun
  1. a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs"
verb
  1. make a sound typical of metallic objects; "The keys were jingling in his pocket"

Synonyms for jangle

clang noun

a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" make a loud noise; "clanging metal"

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clangor noun

a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" make a loud resonant noise

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clangour noun

a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" make a loud resonant noise

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clank noun

a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" make a clank

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clash noun

a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" a state of conflict between persons a state

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crash noun

a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" a serious accident (usually involving one

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jingle noun

a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs" a comic verse of irregular measure

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"Jangle" in song lyrics

See how jangle is used in real songs:

  • "With my cool slang, you can't hang, my single Jingle Jangle"
    Artifacts f/ Mad Skillz — Dynamite Soul II (Lip Service Remix)
  • "dip, skip through the lane with the bang, bang, bang, jangle"
    WC f/ Ice Cube, MC Ren — Wanna Ride
  • "Call that big bow jangle"
    Ying Yang Twins f/ Lil' Jon — Salt Shaker

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Frequently asked questions

What does jangle mean?
a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs" make a sound typical of metallic objects; "The keys were jingling in his pocket"
What part of speech is jangle?
Jangle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does jangle have?
Jangle has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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