What is the meaning of jangling?

verb

  • Make a sound typical of metallic objects.
    • usage: "The keys were jingling in his pocket"

adjective

  • Like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together.
    • usage: "cowboys with jangling spurs"
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