Meaning & Definition of Rattling in English

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

• "The death rattle"

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"

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"

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"

• "I'm real sorry about it"

• "A rattling good yarn"