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    rattling
    /ˈratəlɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. making a series of knocking sounds: "a rattling old lift"
    • 2. very good of its kind (used for emphasis): informal, dated "a rattling good story"

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  2. Rattling can be an adjective meaning making a series of knocking sounds, or a noun meaning a series of knocking sounds. It can also be an informal way of saying very good, very exciting, or keeping your attention.

  3. Rattling can be an adjective meaning lively or brisk, or an adverb meaning very. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases of rattling from Merriam-Webster.

  4. Rattling can be an adjective meaning that rattles, or an adverb meaning very. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of rattling with examples from various sources.

  5. A rattling is disjointed and fast. Some machines — like a car engine — make a rattling sound when they're broken. The rattling of a rattlesnake’s tail is a sign you could be in serious danger from this venomous snake. Sometimes a doctor will hear a rattling in the lungs that indicates a respiratory illness. A rattling can also be called a ...

  6. Rattling can be an adjective or an adverb that means something rattles or is very good, fast, or lively. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and related words.

  7. Rattling can be an adjective meaning animated or brisk, or an adverb meaning very or intensely. It can also be a noun for a series of short loud sounds or a snake with bony rings in its tail.

  8. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rattle as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to distinguish rattle from related words like clatter, chatter, and rattle.