Definition of BRATTLE

brattle

Verb

Verb Forms: brattled, brattling, brattles

  • To make a clattering sound; to rattle noisily.
  • make a rattling sound
  • To rattle; to make a scampering noise.

Examples

  • The tiles would BRATTLE in the bag, but never reveal the ’Q’ I needed.

Origin / Etymology

Apparently imitative, probably under influence of break + rattle.

Synonyms

clack, clatter

Scrabble Score: 9

brattle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
brattle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
brattle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

brattle: valid Words With Friends Word