rattling (n.)

  1. a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders); the death rattle

    [ Syn: rattle , rale ]

    rattling (adv.)

  1. used as intensifiers; `real is sometimes used informally for `really; `rattling is informal; she was very gifted; he played very well; a really enjoyable evening; Im real sorry about it; a rattling good yarn

    [ Syn: very , very , really , really , real , real , very , very , really , really , real , real , very , very , really , really , real , real , very , very , really , really , real , real ]

    rattling (adj.)

  1. extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers; 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

    [ Syn: fantastic , grand , howling , marvelous , marvellous , terrific , tremendous , wonderful , wondrous ]

  2. quick and energetic; a brisk walk in the park; a lively gait; a merry chase; traveling at a rattling rate; a snappy pace; a spanking breeze

    [ Syn: alert , brisk , lively , merry , snappy , spanking , zippy ]

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