rattling

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine Reihe kurzer, scharfer Geräusche von sich gibt; umgangssprachlich auch verstärkend im Sinne von 'sehr' oder 'äußerst' (z. B. 'eine verdammt gute Geschichte').

Describes something that makes a series of short, sharp sounds; also used informally to mean 'very' or 'extremely' (e.g., 'a rattling good story').

1. Remarkably good or greatB2informalbritish

   Used as an intensifier to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or outstanding.

   Großartig

   • They had a rattling good time at the party.
   • That was a rattling fine performance by the orchestra.
   • He told a rattling good story about his travels.

   Synonymecapitalexcellentfirst-rategreatsmashingsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

2. Quick and energeticB2informalbritish

   Characterized by brisk, lively, or vigorous movement or pace.

   Schnell und energisch

   • The horse set off at a rattling pace.
   • They kept up a rattling conversation throughout the dinner.
   • The sales were moving at a rattling speed this quarter.

   Synonymeanimatedbriskenergeticfastlivelyquickspiritedsprightlyswiftvigorous

   Antonymedulllethargicslowsluggishtorpid

• Adverb, das informell „sehr“ oder „äußerst“ bedeutet und zur Verstärkung dient. Es kommt vor allem in älterer oder literarischer englischer Sprache vor, z. B. in „rattling good story“.

An adverb meaning "very" or "extremely," used informally for emphasis. It is often found in older or literary English, as in "a rattling good story."

1. Intensifier (informal)B2informal

   Used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.

   Verstärkung (umgangssprachlich)

   • It was a rattling good story.
   • She gave a rattling fine performance.
   • We had a rattling good time at the party.

   Synonymeawfullyextremelymightyreallyvery

• Substantiv, das eine schnelle Abfolge kurzer, lauter Geräusche bezeichnet, z. B. Geräusche, die durch ein Stethoskop bei bestimmten Atemwegserkrankungen hörbar sein können.

A noun referring to a rapid series of short, loud sounds, such as those that might be heard with a stethoscope in certain respiratory disorders.

1. Respiratory soundB2formalmedical

   A rapid series of short, loud sounds, often heard with a stethoscope in certain respiratory conditions.

   Rasselgeräusch

   • The doctor detected a rattling in the patient's lungs.
   • A rattling sound was audible during the examination.
   • The nurse noted a persistent rattling in the chest.

   Synonymecrepitationralerattle

• Verb, das eine schnelle Folge kurzer, scharfer Geräusche erzeugt oder verursacht, etwa beim Klappern, Rasseln oder Scheppern von Gegenständen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a rapid series of short, sharp sounds, or to cause something to do so.

1. Make a rapid series of short, sharp soundsB1formal

   To produce a quick succession of short, hard sounds, often by shaking or hitting something.

   Klappern

   • The windows rattled in the strong wind.
   • The old engine rattled loudly when started.
   • The loose chain on the bicycle rattled as he rode.

   Synonymebangclackclangclankclatterclickclinkjanglejingletinkle

2. Shake and cause to make a rattling noiseB1formal

   To shake something so that it makes a series of short, sharp sounds.

   Klappern lassen

   • He rattled the box to see what was inside.
   • She rattled the keys in her hand impatiently.
   • The wind rattled the loose shutters on the house.

   Synonymeclankclatterclinkjangleshake

Phrasal-Variantenrattle downrattle offrattle on