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Definition of Rattling
1. Noun. A rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders). "The death rattle"
Exact synonyms: Rale, Rattle
Specialized synonyms: Crepitation Rale
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Rattle, Rattle, Rattle
Specialized synonyms: Crepitation Rale
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Rattle, Rattle, Rattle
2. Adjective. Extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. "A tremendous achievement"
Exact synonyms: Fantastic, Grand, Howling, Marvellous, Marvelous, Terrific, Tremendous, Wonderful, Wondrous
Similar to: Extraordinary
Derivative terms: Grandness, Wonderfulness, Wonder
Similar to: Extraordinary
Derivative terms: Grandness, Wonderfulness, Wonder
3. Adverb. Used as intensifiers; 'real' is sometimes used informally for 'really'; 'rattling' is informal. "A rattling good yarn"
4. Adjective. Quick and energetic. "A spanking breeze"
Exact synonyms: Alert, Brisk, Lively, Merry, Snappy, Spanking, Zippy
Similar to: Energetic
Derivative terms: Briskness, Liveliness, Zip
Similar to: Energetic
Derivative terms: Briskness, Liveliness, Zip
Definition of Rattling
1. ratline [n -S] - See also: ratline