jangle

• Sustantivo que designa un sonido áspero, estridente y metálico, a menudo producido por objetos que chocan entre sí. También puede referirse a una mezcla discordante de sonidos o a una discusión ruidosa y confusa.

A noun referring to a harsh, discordant, metallic sound, often produced by objects striking together.

1. Metallic soundB2formal

   A harsh, discordant, ringing sound, often made by metal objects striking together.

   Sonido metálico

   • The jangle of keys echoed in the hallway.
   • He heard the jangle of coins in his pocket.
   • The jangle of the old wind chimes was unsettling.

   Sinónimosclangclangorclankclatterjinglerattleringtinkle

• Verbo que significa producir un sonido metálico agudo y entrechocado, o hacer que algo produzca ese sonido; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar irritación o agitación.

A verb meaning to make a harsh, metallic ringing sound, or to cause something to produce such a sound; also used figuratively to mean to irritate or jar.

1. Make a metallic soundB1formal

   To make a harsh, ringing, or clanking noise, like that of metal objects hitting together.

   Producir un sonido metálico

   • The keys jangled in his pocket as he walked.
   • She jangled the bracelets on her wrist.
   • The wind made the chains on the gate jangle.

   Sinónimosclangclangorclankclatterrattle

2. Irritate or upsetB2formal

   To cause feelings of nervousness, irritation, or discord; to jar on the nerves.

   Irritar o alterar

   • The constant noise from the street jangled his nerves.
   • Her harsh criticism jangled everyone in the room.
   • The argument left them all feeling jangled and uneasy.

   Sinónimosaggravateannoydisturbgrateirritatejarnettlepeeverileruffleunsettleupset

   Antónimoscalmcomfortplacatesoothe