Making a harsh, metallic ringing sound repeatedly, like bells or keys shaking together.
From Middle English 'janglen' of uncertain origin, possibly imitative in nature. The sound itself inspired the word, which was in use by the 1300s to describe discordant metallic noises.
Our brains actually find jangling sounds annoying because they're unpredictable and our ears can't focus on them—this is why wind chimes can drive people crazy, even though they're meant to be soothing.
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