Definition of JARRING

jarring

Meanings

Plural: jarrings

Verb

  • be incompatible; be or come into conflict
  • move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
  • shock physically
  • affect in a disagreeable way
  • place in a cylindrical vessel
  • present participle and gerund of jar

Adjective Satellite

  • making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
    • "the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk"

Adj

  • That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.

Noun

  • Storage in jars.
  • A feeling or movement that jars or jolts.

Origin / Etymology

From jar (“to clash, conflict, disturb”) + -ing.

Synonyms

bump around, clash, collide, jar, jolt, shake up

Scrabble Score: 15

jarring is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
jarring is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jarring is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

jarring is a valid Words With Friends word