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rattling

('r/&/tl/I/n )

noun (n)

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

Synonym:
rale, rattle

source: wordnet30

adverb (r)

used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal(adv.all)

Example:
A rattling good yarn.

source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers(adj.all)

Example:
Had a rattling conversation about politics.

Synonym:
fantastic, grand, howling, marvellous, marvelous, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous

source: wordnet30
quick and energetic(adj.all)

Example:
Traveling at a rattling rate.

Synonym:
alert, brisk, lively, merry, snappy, spanking, zippy

source: wordnet30

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