to make a rattling sound by striking hard bodies together; to make a succession of abrupt, rattling sounds.-to talk fast and noisily; to rattle with the tongue.-to make a rattling noise with.-a rattling noise, esp. that made by the collision of hard bodies; also, any loud, abrupt sound; a repetition of abrupt sounds.-commotion; disturbance.-rapid, noisy talk; babble; chatter.