rattling

• Describe algo que produce una serie de sonidos cortos y agudos, como un traqueteo o cascabeleo; también se usa informalmente para enfatizar 'muy' o 'extremadamente' (por ejemplo, 'una historia de miedo').

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.

   extraordinario, estupendo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscapitalexcellentfirst-rategreatsmashingsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

2. Quick and energeticB2informalbritish

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

   rápido y enérgico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanimatedbriskenergeticfastlivelyquickspiritedsprightlyswiftvigorous

   Antónimosdulllethargicslowsluggishtorpid

• Adverbio que significa «muy» o «extremadamente», usado de manera informal para enfatizar. Aparece a menudo en el habla inglesa antigua o literaria, como en la expresión «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'.

   muy / extremadamente (intensificador informal)

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

   Sinónimosawfullyextremelymightyreallyvery

• Sustantivo que denota una serie rápida de sonidos cortos y fuertes, como los que pueden oírse a través del estetoscopio en ciertas enfermedades respiratorias; también se refiere al sonido de objetos que golpean o vibran con ruido seco.

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.

   Estertor

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscrepitationralerattle

• Verbo que se refiere a producir o hacer producir una serie rápida de sonidos cortos y agudos, como el traqueteo de algo suelto o vibrante. También puede indicar el acto de agitar algo para que suene de ese modo.

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.

   traquetear, cascabelear

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

   Sinónimosbangclackclangclankclatterclickclinkjanglejingletinkle

2. Shake and cause to make a rattling noiseB1formal

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

   Sacudir haciendo sonar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclankclatterclinkjangleshake

Variantes phrasalrattle downrattle offrattle on