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

2. Adjective. Extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. "A tremendous achievement"

3. Adverb. Used as intensifiers; 'real' is sometimes used informally for 'really'; 'rattling' is informal. "A rattling good yarn"
Exact synonyms: Real, Really, Very

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

Definition of Rattling

1. ratline [n -S] - See also: ratline

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rattling

rattlesnake weed
rattletrap
rattletraps
rattleweed
rattlewings
rattlewort
rattle down
rattle off
rattle on
rattle weed
rattlier
rattliest
rattlin
rattline
rattlines
rattling (current term)
rattling(a)
rattlingly
rattlings
rattlins
rattly
ratton
rattons
rattoon
rattoon
rattooned
rattooning
rattoons
rattrap
rattraps

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