make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds

the roof rattled with little gusts of wind

he rattled some change in his pocket

make (someone) nervous, worried, or irritated

she turned quickly, rattled by his presence

a rapid succession of short, sharp, sounds

the rattle of teacups on the tray

a thing used to make a rattling sound

a person who talks incessantly in a lively or inane way

he is such a rattle!