Jangle/ˈdʒæŋɡl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Metallic Objects Commonly associated with metal objects like keys or coins that hit each other. I could hear the janitor's keys jangle as he walked down the hallway. Pro Tip 2/3Signal Arrival 'Jangle' can indicate someone's arrival or movement due to associated sounds. The jangle of her bracelets announced her entry into the room. Pro Tip 3/3Attention Grabbing The noise is often used to attract attention or as a signal. He jangled his keys to catch everyone's attention.