1. to make or cause to make a harsh, discordant ringing sound
2. to irritate or upset someone’s nerves

1. a harsh, discordant ringing sound

Examples

• The keys jangled in her pocket as she walked.
• The wind chimes jangled loudly in the storm.
• His nerves were jangled after the stressful meeting.
• The constant noise jangled her concentration.
• There was a jangle of metal as the tools fell.
• The jangle of the alarm clock woke everyone up.