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jangling

|jan-gling|

/ˈdʒæŋɡlɪŋ/

(jangle)

harsh sound

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
jangle	jangles	jangled	jangled	jangling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'jangle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'janglen,' where 'jang-' meant 'to talk excessively or noisily.'

Historical Evolution

'janglen' transformed into the modern English word 'jangle' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to talk excessively or noisily,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a harsh, discordant sound.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a harsh, discordant sound.

The jangling of the bells could be heard from afar.

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Verb 1

to make a harsh, discordant sound.

The keys were jangling in his pocket.

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Last updated: 2025/06/25 18:00