Noisy
'nɔɪzi
Definitions
2 meaningsMaking or characterized by a great deal of noise.
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Making a lot of loud or unpleasant noise.
The noisy neighbors kept us awake all night.
💡 Simply: Imagine a place where it's super loud, like a construction site or a rock concert. It's noisy! It's filled with sounds that can be annoying or make it hard to hear.
👶 For kids: Being loud! Like when you shout or when the car horn goes beep!
More Examples
The noisy street was bustling with activity.
The engine on the old car was very noisy.
How It's Used
"The children were being noisy in the park."
"The noisy traffic made it difficult to concentrate."
"The noisy data corrupted the signal."
Full of or characterized by noise or activity.
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The noisy classroom was filled with the chatter of students.
💡 Simply: Think of a busy place, like a playground filled with kids or a city street with cars honking and people talking. It's a noisy place because there are lots of sounds and activity.
👶 For kids: Full of fun sounds and activity!
More Examples
The noisy festival attracted many visitors.
The noisy restaurant was bustling with conversations.
How It's Used
"It was a noisy party, with people laughing and dancing."
"The noisy marketplace was alive with the sounds of bartering and chatter."
Idioms & expressions
noise pollution
Excessive or disruptive noise in an environment, often from human sources.
"Noise pollution from traffic can negatively impact the quality of life in urban areas."
From Middle English *nois(i) (adjective), from noise + -y. The word 'noise' itself derives from Old French noise (tumult, uproar), ultimately from Latin nausea (seasickness, disgust).
The adjective 'noisy' became increasingly common in the 19th century to describe sounds and places, reflecting urban growth and industrialization.
Memory tip
Think of a loud party – it's noisy!