Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈdæŋɡl/
KK: /ˈdæŋɡl/
Definition
To hang down loosely and move back and forth.
Example
The keys dangled from her finger as she walked.
Tense Forms
Past: dangled
Past Participle: dangled
Conversation

Look at that toy on the shelf; it just seems to dangle there.

Yeah, it looks like it's about to fall off any second!

I wonder if it would still work if it started to dangle down.

Probably, but it might break if it hits the ground.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Definition
A thing that hangs or is suspended from something else.
Example
The key was on a dangle from the hook.
Conversation

I saw a cool keychain that had a little dangle on it.

That sounds interesting! What did it look like?

It was a tiny charm shaped like a cat, and the dangle was its tail.
Definition
To make something hang down loosely or swing from a higher position.
Example
She decided to dangle the keys from her finger as she walked.
Tense Forms
Past: dangled
Past Participle: dangled
Conversation

Did you see how the kids like to dangle off the monkey bars?

Yeah, it's a bit risky, but they seem to love it.

I guess it's all about the thrill of being up high and having fun while they dangle.
Root Explanation
Dangle → The word originates from the Middle English 'danglen', which is a frequentative form of 'dang', meaning to hang loosely. It describes the action of hanging or swinging loosely.
Memory Tip
Imagine something hanging loosely and swinging back and forth — that's what 'dangle' means.
Visually Confused Words
adangle
angle
wangle
tangle
rangle
mangle
langle
jangle