jangle

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 to make a harsh sound, like two pieces of metal hitting each other; to make sth do this: [V] The shop bell jangled loudly. * jangling pianos * [VN] He jangled the keys in his pocket. 2 if your nerves jangle, or if sb/sth jangles them, you feel anxious or upset: [V] She was suddenly wide awake, her nerves jangling. [also VN] noun [usuallysing.] a hard noise like that of metal hitting metal