Associations to the word «Bangle»

Wiktionary

BANGLE, noun. A rigid bracelet or anklet, especially one with no clasp.
BANGLE, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) to beat about or beat down, as corn by the wind.
BANGLE, verb. (obsolete or dialectal) to waste away little by little; squander carelessly; fritter (away).
BANGLE, verb. (intransitive) (falconry) to beat about in the air; flutter: said of a hawk which does not rise steadily and then swoop down upon its prey.
BANGLE, verb. (intransitive) to flap or hang down loosely, as a hat brim or an animal's ear.
BANGLE EAR, noun. (obsolete) (chiefly in the plural) A loose hanging ear of a horse, like that of a spaniel.
BANGLE EARS, noun. Plural of bangle ear

Dictionary definition

BANGLE, noun. Jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration.
BANGLE, noun. Cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing.

Wise words

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