This is the 7496th most frequent Dutch word.
bungelen
To dangle or hang loosely.
Here, 'bungelen' is used to describe the motion of the ropes hanging and moving loosely due to the wind.
De touwen beginnen te bungelen in de wind.
The ropes start to dangle in the wind.
In this context, 'bungelen' conveys precarious hanging motion, emphasizing the instability of the object's attachment.
Het oude schilderij bungelt aan één enkele spijker.
The old painting dangles from a single nail.
Here, 'bungelen' describes the hanging motion of the legs, suggesting a position where they are loosely suspended and moving slightly.