jargle

/ˈdʒɑrgəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to talk or utter indistinctly, often with a harsh or grating sound.

“The old man jargled to himself as he walked down the street.”

2. verb

to utter a harsh, indistinct sound, like a bird or animal, especially in the early morning or evening.

“The crickets began to jargle at sundown.”

3. noun

a harsh, indistinct sound, like a bird or animal.

“The strange jargle of the frog filled the air.”

Synonyms

  • chirp
  • croak
  • jargle
  • jargle

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence