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noisy

[ noi-zee ]
/ ˈnɔɪ zi /
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adjective, nois·i·er, nois·i·est.

making much noise: noisy children.
abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
characterized by much noise: a noisy celebration; a noisy protest.

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cacophonous, vociferous, rambunctious, rowdy, clamorous, boisterous, strident, riotous, blatant, deafening, disorderly, obstreperous, piercing, raspy, turbulent, uproarious, booming, blusterous, chattering, clangorous

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  1. noiseproof,
  2. noisette,
  3. noisette rose,
  4. noisome,
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  7. nokyo,
  8. nol-pros,
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Origin of noisy

First recorded in 1685–95; noise + -y1
SYNONYMS FOR noisy
1 clamorous, tumultuous, uproarious; vociferous. See loud.
ANTONYMS FOR noisy
1 quiet.
Related formsnois·i·ly, adverbnois·i·ness, nounun·nois·i·ly, adverbun·nois·y, adjective
Can be confusednoisome noisy
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British Dictionary definitions for noisier

noisy

/ (ˈnɔɪzɪ) /

adjective noisier or noisiest

making a loud or constant noise
full of or characterized by noise
Derived Formsnoisily, adverbnoisiness, noun
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Word Origin and History for noisier

noisy

adj.

1690s, "making noise," also "full of noise," from noise + -y (2). Earlier was noiseful (late 14c.). Related: Noisily; noisiness.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper