jan·gle 
/ˈʤæŋgəl/ verb
jan·gles; jan·gled; jan·gling /ˈʤæŋgəl/ verb 1 [no obj] : to make a harsh ringing sound
▪ Coins jangled out of the machine. 2 [+ obj] : to cause (something) to make a harsh ringing sound
▪ He jangled his keys loudly outside the door.
▪ Coins jangled out of the machine.
▪ He jangled his keys loudly outside the door.
jangle nerves
◊If something jangles your nerves, it makes you feel very nervous and tense.
▪ The pressure of performing jangled her nerves. ▪ He took a deep breath to try to calm his jangled nerves.
▪ The pressure of performing jangled her nerves. ▪ He took a deep breath to try to calm his jangled nerves.
— jangle noun, plural jangles [count] — usually singular ▪ the jangle of loose coins
