jangles

Keys clashing together

Jangles is the third-person singular of jangle—to make a harsh, metallic rattling sound: Keys jangled in his pocket.

Figuratively, something that jangles your nerves irritates or unsettles you.

The jangles, as a noun, describes a state of nervous agitation: I've got the jangles before my interview.

objects

keys

Lock-operating instruments

coinsMetal money units
braceletsWrist-worn jewelry loops
charmsAttracts or delights

chains · bangles · spurs · dog tags · bells · trinkets · jewelry · anklets · keychains · pendants

sound

rattle

Shaking sound maker

clatterLoud rattling noise
clinkSharp metallic ring
clangLoud metallic sound

tinkle · chime · jingle · clank · ding · ring · metallic · resonance · reverberation · peal

discord

dissonance

Lack of harmony

cacophonyHarsh, clashing sounds
gratingCrossed bars or harsh
jarringDisturbingly incongruous

harsh · strident · discordant · clashing · off-key · disharmony · shrill · piercing · abrasive · unpleasant

nerves

anxiety

Persistent apprehensive distress

agitationDisturbed, restless state
irritationMild anger or inflammation
uneaseMild persistent worry

tension · frazzled · edgy · unsettled · restless · overwrought · stressed · rattled · disturbed · disquiet

Opposites

sound quality

janglesmelodious

Agreeable in sound

harmonious · mellifluous · dulcet · euphonious · soothing

emotional/nervous state

janglessoothes

Gently relieves distress

calms · relaxes · settles · tranquilizes · pacifies

Phrases

keys jangling

Family

jangle, jangling, jangled, jangly, jingle-jangle

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G