noisemaker

[noiz-mey-ker]

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noun

a person or thing that makes noise, as a reveler on New Year's Eve, Halloween, etc., or a rattle, horn, or similar device used on such an occasion.

Origin of noisemaker

First recorded in 1565–75; noise + maker

Related formsnoise·mak·ing, noun, adjective

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noisemaker

noun

US and Canadian something, such as a clapper or bell, used to make a loud noise at football matches, celebrations, etc

Derived Formsnoisemaking, noun, adjective

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