CLACKING Synonyms

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

• used to give emphasis

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

• quick and energetic

• the sound of light blow or knock

• a metallic tapping sound

• a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers

• a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

• make a rattling sound

• a short light metallic sound

• a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)

• a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

• depression of a button on a computer mouse

• move or strike with a noise

• make a clicking or ticking sound

• click repeatedly or uncontrollably

• cause to make a snapping sound

• produce a click

• make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• the act of catching an object with the hands

• a spell of cold weather

• tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections

• a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger

• the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

• a sudden sharp noise

• a sudden breaking

• the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

• an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

• a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound

• any undertaking that is easy to do

• the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

• (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back

• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

• separate or cause to separate abruptly

• break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension

• move or strike with a noise

• close with a snapping motion

• make a sharp sound

• move with a snapping sound

• to grasp hastily or eagerly

• put in play with a snap

• cause to make a snapping sound

• lose control of one's emotions

• bring the jaws together

• record on photographic film

• divulge confidential information or secrets

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• make a rattling sound

• noisy talk

• the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

• the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys)

• click repeatedly or uncontrollably

• cut unevenly with a chattering tool

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• make noise as if chattering away

• a sudden very loud noise

• a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

• a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated

• put quickly or forcibly

• cause to strike the air in flight

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• clap one's hands together

• strike the air in flight

• strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting

• strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

• a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

• make a rattling sound

• a short light metallic sound

• a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)

• a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

• depression of a button on a computer mouse

• move or strike with a noise

• make a clicking or ticking sound

• click repeatedly or uncontrollably

• cause to make a snapping sound

• produce a click

• make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)

• make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens

• rapid and indistinct speech

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• unintelligible talking

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• chatter inarticulately; of monkeys

• wander aimlessly

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• flattery intended to persuade

• loud and confused and empty talk

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

• have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

• trivial nonsense

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• act in a trivial or ineffective way