Definition of "bangle" [ban•gle]

• A rigid bracelet or anklet, especially one with no clasp. (noun)
• An ornament that hangs from a bracelet or necklace. (noun)

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• "on Feb. 9, I want a tag bangle bracelet from Birks's Vancouver 2010 Collection on my wrist to empower me."
• "Each addition to the bangle is a la carte, so you can stay within your budget."
• "The tourist is now making fluttery movements from her heart to the sky and pointing to the bangle, which is obviously indicating a family heirloom that's she's not parting with."