chocalhar/chacoalhar (verb); chocalho/barulho seco (noun)
1. (verb) to make a series of short, sharp sounds in quick succession
The old car rattled down the street.
O carro velho chocalhava pela rua abaixo.
2. (verb) to shake something so that it makes such a sound
He rattled the doorknob impatiently.
Ele chacoalhava a maçaneta da porta com impaciência.
3. (verb) to disturb or unsettle someone; to make someone nervous or confused
The unexpected question rattled him during the interview.
A pergunta inesperada o deixou nervoso durante a entrevista.
4. (noun) a toy or instrument that makes a rattling sound
The baby shook the rattle happily.
O bebê sacudia o chocalho alegremente.
5. (noun) a series of sharp, clicking sounds
The rattle of the machine was deafening.
O chocalho da máquina era ensurdecedor.
NYC Slang
rattle someone's cage (to upset or annoy someone)
Related Idioms & Phrases
rattle someone's cage (provoke or upset someone)
rattle off (recite quickly or list rapidly)
rattle around (move about loosely in a space)
rattle someone's nerves (make someone anxious)
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