jangle 1 of 2

noun

Definition of janglenext
as in chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangle

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verb

1
as in to jingle

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2
as in to blither

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Recent Examples of jangle
Noun
But this concert, even in the noiseless cocoon of Weill Hall, evoked the timeless jangle of public life, a culture enriched by constant collisions and relentless curiosity. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 6 May 2024 What this says about America is screamed at a much higher decibel than the jangle of slow-melting ice cubes in the tumblers themselves. — Scott Hocker, theweek, 8 Feb. 2024
Verb
The 18th-century props also jangled his wife’s nerves on occasion. — Roy Rivenburg, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2024 The season brings us charm bracelets and jangling bangles, and the oceanic jewellery trend particularly calls for colourful fish, shell, and pearl charms. — Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 19 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for jangle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jangle
  1. chatter
  2. jingle
  3. chat
  4. clang
  5. patter
  6. talk
  7. tingle
  8. jaw
Noun
  • Bong Joon-ho is addressing chatter about Donald Trump being the inspiration behind Mark Ruffalo‘s villainous character in Mickey 17.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Over the years, the filmmaker and Kraven the Hunter actor have had to navigate the chatter around their age difference.
    — Jen Juneau, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of chatter
Verb
  • The video includes footage of a set of handcuffs and chains jingling as they are pulled from a basket containing other shackles and then laid out on the airport tarmac next to four other sets of restraints.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
  • The Decca Christmas Recordings jingles 19-15, surpassing its prior No. 17 high – and marking a new best rank for Lee over her 61-plus-year span of appearing on the chart.
    — Jim Asker, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of jingle
Noun
  • In addition to their active group chat, the siblings all get together at least once a month with their father to have lunch at the LVMH headquarters in Paris.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Live chat isn't available, but Otter’s chatbot can provide helpful tips and troubleshooting steps.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of chat
Verb
  • Sam Hauser had a chance to extend that lead moments later after Tatum stole a pass and sprung him for a fast break, but his wide-open dunk attack clanged off the rim.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
  • In the 2020 postseason, Tucker hit the left upright from 41 yards away on the opening drive and clanged the right upright from 46 yards before making a 34-yarder right before halftime of Buffalo’s 17-3 victory.
    — Tim Graham, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of clang
Verb
  • The rain had tapered down overnight, just softly pattering on rooftops by Friday morning.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The rain kept pattering down, and the pygmies began to call each other in a long chirrup.
    — Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of patter
Noun
  • Compass is in advanced talks to buy Berkshire’s HomeServices of America , and a deal could come together soon, the Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Is there a chance for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine?
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of talk
Verb
  • But at the heart of it is an army of armchair scientists tapping into the unknown, shattering relaxation boundaries and spewing gibberish all in the hopes that someone out there will tingle.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that causes pain, tingling, numbness, or complete loss of sensation in the feet.37 3.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of tingle
Noun
  • Warning signs of a heart attack include chest pain, shortness of breath and sudden pain in the arm, back, neck or jaw.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
  • What is the cup bob? Cut almost one-length around the chin, the name of this bob haircut references the way the cut cups the contours of the face (the chin and jaw) to create a cute rounded shape, like a tea cup.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
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