rattling

adjective
UK /ˈræt.əl.ɪŋ/
US /ˈræt̬.əl.ɪŋ/

Making a lot of short knocking sounds.

The old truck made a rattling noise as it drove down the road.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Very good or exciting, used for emphasis.

They had a rattling good time at the party.

3. The act of making short knocking sounds.

The rattling of the windows kept us awake.

4. Moving quickly and with a lot of noise.

A rattling old bus came around the corner.