rattlesome
Definitions
Characterised or marked by rattling
Examples
“You know⟳ the ones. A finger drawn menacingly across the throat, probably severing the vocal chords. This is unsettling, for the presenter. Forefinger twirling impatiently in the air, indicating “Hurry⟳ up, you're running long.” Again, that's rattlesome.”
“Oh, two little devils with rattlesome chains, / She up with the poker, she knocked out their brains.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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