bangle Meaning & Definition
What Does Bangle Mean?
Bangle is a noun that means A rigid bracelet or anklet, especially one with no clasp. As a verb, it means To beat about or beat down, as corn by the wind.
Word Facts for Bangle
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //æ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | fallal, bauble and trinket |
| Plural | bangles |
| Verb forms | bangles, bangling, bangled |
Bangle Definition (Noun)
- A rigid bracelet or anklet, especially one with no clasp.
Bangle as a Verb
- To beat about or beat down, as corn by the wind.
- To waste away little by little; squander carelessly; fritter (away).
If we bangle away the legacy of peace left us by Christ, it is a sign of our want of regard for him. — Duty of Man.
- To beat about in the air; flutter: said of a hawk which does not rise steadily and then swoop down upon its prey.
- To flap or hang down loosely, as a hat brim or an animal's ear.
Noun
- The cut branch of a tree; a large, rough stick; the largest piece of wood in a bundle of twigs.
Synonyms of Bangle
Bangle synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bangle
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bangle in a Sentence
If we bangle away the legacy of peace left us by Christ, it is a sign of our want of regard for him. — Duty of Man.
Word Forms & Grammar
bangle (plural bangles)
bangle (third-person singular simple present bangles, present participle bangling, simple past and past participle bangled)
Words That Rhyme With Bangle
Origin of Bangle
Origin 1: Borrowed from Hindi बंग्ली (baṅglī, “glass bracelet”).
Origin 2: Unknown, yet probably from bang + -le (frequentative suffix).
Origin 3: Apparently from bang (verb) + -le (instrumental suffix), perhaps ultimately connected with Proto-Germanic *bangilaz. Compare Dutch bengel, German Bengel.
How to Pronounce Bangle
Bangle is pronounced //æ// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Bangle
Is bangle a noun or a verb?
Bangle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for bangle?
You can replace bangle with words such as fallal, bauble and trinket. See the full list of bangle synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bangle?
The plural of bangle is bangles.
What is the past tense of bangle?
The past tense of bangle is bangled. The present participle is bangling.