noisy

English

Etymology

noise + -y

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈnɔɪzi/
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  • (Northern England) IPA(key): /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪzi

Adjective

noisy (comparative noisier, superlative noisiest)

  1. Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound
    Synonyms: clamorous, vociferous, turbulent, boisterous
    the noisy crowd.
  2. Full of noise.
    a noisy bar
  3. Unpleasant-looking and causing unwanted attention
    noisy clothes
  4. (technical) Accompanied by or introducing random fluctuations that obscure the real signal or data

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