rattle

[US]/ˈrætl/
[UK]/ˈrætl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds; chat incessantly; cause to be nervous or upset

vi. talk rapidly and incessantly

n. a person who talks incessantly; a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds

Phrases & Collocations

rattle loudly

rattle off

with a rattle

Example Sentences

the rattle of teacups on the tray.

rattle a bill through the House

The rattle of the engine was very loud.

A train rattled along the track.

rattled on about this and that.

rattled off a list of complaints.

He rattled off the poem.

The machine-gun rattled away.

he rattled some change in his pocket.

trains rattled past at frequent intervals.

he rattled off some instructions.

The car rattled along at great speed.

Who’s rattled his cage?

rattled the dishes in the kitchen.

She rattled some coins in the box.

rattled off the facts in a dry mechanical tone.

isn't easily rattled before an audience.

she turned quickly, rattled by his presence.

The accident rattled me.See Synonyms at embarrass

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