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There are 13 meanings of the word Rattling.

Rattling - as a noun

A rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

Example: "The death rattle"

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Rattling - as an adverb

Used to give emphasis

Example: "She was very gifted"

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Rattling - as an adjective satellite

Extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

Example: "A fantastic trip to the orient"

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Quick and energetic

Example: "A brisk walk in the park"

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Rattling - as a verb

To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.

Example: "Rattle the can of cat treats if you need to find fluffy."

To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.

To make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking.

Example: "I wish the dashboard in my car would quit rattling."

To assail, annoy, or stun with a ratting noise.

To scold; to rail at.

To drive or ride briskly, so as to make a clattering.

Example: "We rattled along for a couple of miles."

To make a clatter with one's voice; to talk rapidly and idly; often with on or away.

Example: "She rattled on for an hour."

Rattling - as an adjective

Lively, quick (speech, pace).

(intensifier) good, fine.

Example: "A rattling good lunch"

Example Sentences

"He was so nervous that he had a rattling voice when he spoke."
"The old, rattling truck barely made it up the steep hill."
"The rattling noise coming from the engine indicated a problem."
"She wore a rattling bracelet that jingled with every movement."
"The house was filled with the sound of rattling windows during the storm."
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Is RATTLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rattling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RATTLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RATTLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rattling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RATTLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RATTLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rattling is valid for WordFeud
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RATTLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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