jangling

• Descreve um som agudo, dissonante ou irritante, geralmente produzido pelo choque de objetos metálicos entre si; também pode indicar algo que soa de forma desarmônica ou nervosa.

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.

   Tilintante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclangingclankingdiscordantgratingjanglyjarringrattling

• 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