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noisy

|noi/sy|

B1

/ˈnɔɪzi/

full of sound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'noisy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'noisī', where 'noise' meant 'sound' and '-y' was a suffix forming adjectives.

Historical Evolution

'noisī' transformed into the modern English word 'noisy' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'full of sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

making a lot of noise; full of noise.

The children were very noisy during the party.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35