1. toys that make noise when shaken, typically given to babies
2. rapid series of short, sharp sounds

1. makes or causes to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds
2. disturbs or upsets someone
Usage: informal

Examples

• The baby rattles her toy happily in the crib.
• The old car rattles when driving over bumps.
• The loud noise really rattles me during tests.
• She bought colorful rattles for her newborn nephew.
• The wind rattles the windows all night.
• Nothing rattles him – he stays calm under pressure.
• The snake's tail rattles as a warning to predators.