jangling

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdʒæŋglɪŋ/

From the verb jangle: (⇒ conjugate)
jangling is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

jan•gle /ˈdʒæŋgəl/USA pronunciation v., -gled, -gling, n.
v.

to (cause to) make a harsh ringing or clattering sound: [no object]Suddenly the alarm jangled and I woke up.[~ + object]He jangled coins together in his pocket.
to cause to become irritated; to jar:[~ + object]a loud noise that jangles the nerves.

jan•gler /ˈdʒæŋglɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]
jan•gly /ˈdʒæŋgli/USA pronunciation adj.

jan•gle ( jang′gəl),USA pronunciation v., -gled, -gling, n.
v.i.

to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together:The charms on her bracelet jangle as she moves.
to speak angrily;
wrangle.

v.t.

to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usually metallic sound:He jangled the pots and pans.
to cause to become irritated or upset:The loud noise of the motors jangled his nerves.

jan′gler, n.
jan′gly, adj.

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jangle /ˈdʒæŋɡ^əl/ vb

Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French jangler, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to whine, complainˈjangler n

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