rattle

Definition

  • verb: to hit against something repeatedly and make a quick series of short, loud sounds
  • verb: to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: clatter, confuse, scold

Examples

  • She 'rattled on and on about' the party. [=she talked for a long time about the party]

  • She 'rattled' the jar with the coins in it. = She 'rattled' the coins in the jar.

  • Don't worry about what he said. He was just trying to 'rattle your cage'.

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