Third-person singular present of 'dangle'; to hang loosely, swing, or move back and forth without being firmly attached.
From Middle English 'danglen,' possibly from Old Norse 'dankr' (narrow) or Scandinavian sources. The meaning has remained consistent with loose, swinging movement.
The word 'dangle' appears in many famous phrases like 'carrot on a stick,' but 'dangles' is what actually describes that hypnotic swinging motion that catches your eye — it's why babies love dangling toys.
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