Definition
rattling
adjective
- making a rapid series of short, sharp sounds
adverb
- very; extremely
Usage: informal; British
noun
- a rapid series of short, sharp sounds
Examples
- The rattling windows kept me awake during the storm.
- We heard a strange rattling coming from under the car hood.
- That was a rattling good performance by the orchestra.
- The old radiator made a constant rattling noise.
- She gave a rattling speech that impressed everyone.
- The rattling of dishes could be heard from the kitchen.
- The snake's rattling warned us to stay away.