jangling

• Décrit un son aigu, discordant ou irritant, souvent produit par des objets métalliques qui se heurtent ou frottent les uns contre les autres.

Describes a sound that is harsh, discordant, or irritating, often produced by metallic objects striking together.

1. Making a harsh metallic soundB2formal

   Producing a discordant ringing or clattering sound, typically from metal objects striking together.

   Produisant un bruit métallique discordant

   • The keys were jangling in his pocket as he walked.
   • She heard the jangling of chains outside the window.
   • The wind caused the loose metal signs to start jangling.
   • A jangling noise came from the old engine.

   Synonymesclangingclankingdiscordantgratingjanglyjarringrattling

• Verbe signifiant produire un bruit métallique aigu et retentissant ou faire produire un tel bruit à quelque chose ; également employé au sens figuré pour évoquer une irritation ou un choc nerveux.

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.

   Faire un bruit métallique

   • 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.

   Synonymesclangclangorclankclatterrattle

2. Irritate or upsetB2formal

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

   Agacer, énerver, irriter

   • 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.

   Synonymesaggravateannoydisturbgrateirritatejarnettlepeeverileruffleunsettleupset

   Antonymescalmcomfortplacatesoothe