rattling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
   rattle; rale.
   
   • the death rattle
2. verb make short successive sounds
   rattle.
   
3. verb shake and cause to make a rattling noise
   rattle.
   
4. adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
   fantastic; marvelous; marvellous; grand; terrific; howling; wonderful; wondrous; tremendous.
   
   • a fantastic trip to the Orient
   • the film was fantastic!
   • a howling success
   • a marvelous collection of rare books
   • had a rattling conversation about politics
   • a tremendous achievement
5. adjective satellite quick and energetic
   zippy; brisk; spanking; alert; snappy; lively; merry.
   
   • a brisk walk in the park
   • a lively gait
   • a merry chase
   • traveling at a rattling rate
   • a snappy pace
   • a spanking breeze
6. adverb used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal
   very; real; really.
   
   • she was very gifted
   • he played very well
   • a really enjoyable evening
   • I'm real sorry about it
   • a rattling good yarn

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