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JANGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does jangly mean?
• JANGLY (adjective)
The adjective JANGLY has 1 sense:
1. like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together
Familiarity information: JANGLY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together
Synonyms:
jangling; jangly
Context example:
cowboys with jangling spurs
Similar:
cacophonic; cacophonous (having an unpleasant sound)
Derivation:
jangle (a metallic sound)
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