noises

nois-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of noise; sounds, especially loud or unpleasant ones.

  2. 2.

    Expressions or indications of something (often in "make noises about").

Related words

Antonyms: quiet, silence
See also: noise, racket, sounds
Synonyms: clamor, rackets, sounds

Etymology

From Old French noise "uproar, brawl," possibly from Latin nausea "seasickness."