jangle

• Som metálico, estridente e desagradável, geralmente produzido pelo choque ou agitação de objetos, como chaves, moedas ou sinos.

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.

   Som 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.

   Sinônimosclangclangorclankclatterjinglerattleringtinkle

• Verbo que significa produzir um som metálico agudo e desagradável, ou fazer algo produzir esse som; também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar irritação ou abalo nervoso.

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.

   Tilintar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclangclangorclankclatterrattle

2. Irritate or upsetB2formal

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

   Irritar ou perturbar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaggravateannoydisturbgrateirritatejarnettlepeeverileruffleunsettleupset

   Antônimoscalmcomfortplacatesoothe