Imitative of a loud metallic ringing sound. / (humorous) Said after someone has name-dropped (mentioned a famous person with whom they are acquainted).

Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose. / (Freemasonry, of a person or lodge) Not recognized as a regular member.

In a secret or covert manner. / In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.

Something that clangs; an alarm bell (also figuratively). / The clapper of a bell, anything that strikes a bell or other metal object to make a ringing sound.

Short for Bedfordshire clanger.

An overflow or spillage.

(nonstandard) secret, clandestine

Canada, US standard spelling of clangour.

Canada, US standard spelling of clangour.

(Britain, Canada) A loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din.