Rattling Definition
rattling
adverb
- used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal; "she was very gifted"; "he played very well"; "a really enjoyable evening"; "I'm real sorry about it"; "a rattling good yarn"
adjective
- extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers; "a fantastic trip to the Orient"; "the film was fantastic!"; "a howling success"; "a marvelous collection of rare books"; "had a rattling conversation about politics"; "a tremendous achievement"
- quick and energetic; "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate"; "a snappy pace"; "a spanking breeze"
noun
- a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders); "the death rattle"
"Rattling" in song lyrics
See how rattling is used in real songs:
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"Man, I'm sick of all this luggage that I'm rattling"
Bizarre f/ Kuniva, Raphael Saddiq — Coming Home -
"Baby you duck face, when this ccalicostart rattling"
H.A.W.K. f/ Lil' Keke, Big Pokey, Mike D — Down N H-Town (Remix) -
"But I ain't stopped battling, I just stopped rattling"
Murs f/ Phonte (Little Brother) — The Animal
Words that rhyme with rattling
Usage tips for "rattling"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rattling" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rattling to find words that pair well.