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Meaning of rattles
The primary meaning of the word "rattles" is to make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, often as a result of objects striking or vibrating against each other.
Etymology of rattles
The word "rattles" originates from the Old English word "hrættan" or "hrætan", which meant to shake or vibrate, and is related to the Old Norse word "hratta", which meant to rattle or clatter
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the sound of objects striking or vibrating against each other
Synonyms
clatters
clangs
rattles
clinks
clanks
crashes
bangs
booms
thuds
thumps
bumps
jolts
jars
shakes
quivers
trembles
vibrates
resonates
echoes
peals
tolls
chimes
rings
tinkles
jingles
clinks
clicks
ticks
tocks
beats
pulses
throbs
hums
whirs
whizzes
buzzes
hisses
sizzles
crackles
pops
snaps
clangors
cymbals
gongs
chimes
bells
rattles
clappers
castanets
Definitions
- To make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, typically as a result of objects striking or vibrating against each other
- To cause something to make a rattling sound, often by shaking or moving it
- To utter or pronounce words or sounds in a rapid, indistinct manner, often as a result of excitement, fear, or other strong emotions
Usage Examples
- The snake's tail rattles loudly as it prepares to strike
- The old car rattles and clunks as it drives down the road
- The baby's toy rattles and squeaks as she shakes it back and forth