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Word: Rattle
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: apparently related to Dutch ratelen and Middle Low German rettelen, of imitative origin
ˈratl
make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds
Short Definition:make or cause to make rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds
Examples:- the roof rattled with little gusts of wind
- he rattled some change in his pocket
make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated
Short Definition:make someone nervous or irritated
Examples:- she turned quickly, rattled by his presence
Word: Rattle
Speech Type: Noun
ˈratl
a rapid succession of short, sharp, sounds
Short Definition:rapid succession of short, sharp, sounds
Examples:- the rattle of teacups on the tray
a thing used to make a rattling sound.
Short Definition:thing used to make rattling sound
a person who talks incessantly in a lively or inane way
Short Definition:person who talks incessantly in lively or inane way
Examples:- he is such a rattle!
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