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jangly

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Jangling or jangled; harsh-sounding.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together; sounding with a jangle{3}.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective pertaining to something that jangles

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together

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Examples

  • However, Williams 'lyrics about life's compensations and recoveries are uniformly smart, and the record has some memorable tracks, namely the jangly single "I Hit Another Wall" - as heard on

    PopMatters 2010

  • Let me really break it down for you: The man had Steve Albini record the "Brassneck" EP at this time, even though they were best known as a jangly C86 act up until this point.

    Comments for BrightestYoungThings Derek 2010

  • Plastic Rulers recall the jangly '60s and' 70s rock of The Byrds, the Stones and Big Star.

    Nashville Scene - Pith in the Wind 2008

  • Depends on the instrument; my small-bodied Doyle cittern (25.5 "SL) is very" jangly "-- even the lower courses.

    Mandolin Cafe News 2009

  • PESCA: But the best possible take doesn't necessarily mean it couldn't have warts and it couldn't have kind of jangly rough edges, right?

    Superchunk: Rock 'N' Roll For Young And Old 2010

  • PESCA: But the best possible take doesn't necessarily mean it couldn't have warts and it couldn't have kind of jangly rough edges, right?

    Superchunk: Rock 'N' Roll For Young And Old 2010

  • PESCA: But the best possible take doesn't necessarily mean it couldn't have warts and it couldn't have kind of jangly rough edges, right?

    Superchunk: Rock 'N' Roll For Young And Old 2010

  • PESCA: But the best possible take doesn't necessarily mean it couldn't have warts and it couldn't have kind of jangly rough edges, right?

    Superchunk: Rock 'N' Roll For Young And Old 2010

  • In addition to lead vocals, Song Sparrow is intended for capturing piano, drum overheads, sax, vocal groups and most stringed instruments, including recording "jangly" rhythm guitar tracks.

    Mix 2010

  • It's the kind of jangly thing I couldn't possibly wear once the baby can start grabbing things like jewelry and hair ...

    Growing A Life 2009

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