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rattle
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[ˈratl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds
(e.g: the roof rattled with little gusts of wind)
- make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated
(e.g: she turned quickly, rattled by his presence)
Phrases:
- rattle sabres
- rattle someone's cage
Origin
:
Middle English: apparently related to Dutch ratelen and Middle Low German rettelen, of imitative origin
[ˈratl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a rapid succession of short, sharp, sounds
(e.g: the rattle of teacups on the tray)
- a thing used to make a rattling sound
- a person who talks incessantly in a lively or inane way
(e.g: he is such a rattle!)
Phrases:
- rattle sabres
- rattle someone's cage
Origin
:
Middle English: apparently related to Dutch ratelen and Middle Low German rettelen, of imitative origin
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