making noise

ˈnȯiz

noun

sound entry 1especially: one that lacks an agreeable quality or is noticeably unpleasant or loud traffic noise … the City of Los Angeles proper has outlawed the use of blowers, citing the noise and dust they kick up as environmental hazards. —Marc Cooper … this research doesn't specifically address noise-induced hearing loss, which is either caused by a single exposure to extremely loud sounds such as an explosion or by repeated exposure to loud or very loud sounds, such as blaring music. —Washington Post see also noise pollution

We heard unusual noises in the attic.

any sound that is undesired or interferes with one's hearing of something

I couldn't hear him over all the noise.

loud, confused, or senseless shouting or outcry

the noise of the demonstrators

the characteristic natural or routine sound or sounds of something (such as an animal or an environment) the noise of the bubbling brook She missed the noise of her hometown.

the noise of the herons

an unwanted signal or a disturbance (such as static or a variation of voltage) in an electronic device or instrument (such as a radio or television)broadly: a disturbance interfering with the operation of a usually mechanical device or system

electromagnetic radiation (such as light or radio waves) that is composed of several frequencies (see frequency sense 3b) and that involves random changes in frequency or amplitude (see amplitude sense 1b)

irrelevant or meaningless data or output occurring along with desired information Too many variables (what statisticians call "noise")—occupation, personal habits, diet, the presence of environmental insults other than the chemical in question, and so forth—exist in any given geographic area to allow clear linkages of diseases to specific contaminants.—Peter Rogers

The initial data includes a lot of noise that needs to be weeded out.

common talk : rumor I know the noise is that many players in his position … would be putting up the insane numbers he has over the last couple of years. I don't agree with that. It takes a special talent to do what he's doing.—Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty But now folks are making noise about an unbeaten season and a national title run.—Brad Davis

The noise goes, this: there is among the Greeks / A lord of Troyan blood, nephew to Hector; / They call him Ajax.—William Shakespeare

indirect, casual, or unofficial comments—usually pluralShe started making noises about running for office. [=she started saying things that showed she was thinking about running for office]

Owner Ken Behring is making noise about moving the team, perhaps to a proposed new stadium in Los Angeles …—Johnette Howard

noises plural statements of a specified kind In other words, the brand is definitely making all the right noises [=saying things that sound very appealing] for the developer community. But time will tell whether it follows up with solid action in this regard.—Hadlee Simons

The company has been making soothing/reassuring noises to calm the fears of investors.

outcry, protest

People have been making (a lot of) noise about the price increases.

something that attracts attention Serious historical research, still far more prevalent in Japan than in China, for obvious reasons, is gradually being drowned out by the noise of political rhetoric.—Ian Buruma

the play … will make little noise in the world—Brendan Gill

something spoken or uttered

My dad made a loud noise when he hit his finger with the hammer.

a style of rock music that is loud, often discordant, and usually uses electronic effects (such as feedback and distortion)

noun

sound entry 1especially: one that lacks an agreeable quality or is noticeably unpleasant or loud traffic noise … the City of Los Angeles proper has outlawed the use of blowers, citing the noise and dust they kick up as environmental hazards. —Marc Cooper … this research doesn't specifically address noise-induced hearing loss, which is either caused by a single exposure to extremely loud sounds such as an explosion or by repeated exposure to loud or very loud sounds, such as blaring music. —Washington Post see also noise pollution

We heard unusual noises in the attic.

any sound that is undesired or interferes with one's hearing of something

I couldn't hear him over all the noise.

loud, confused, or senseless shouting or outcry

the noise of the demonstrators

the characteristic natural or routine sound or sounds of something (such as an animal or an environment) the noise of the bubbling brook She missed the noise of her hometown.

the noise of the herons

an unwanted signal or a disturbance (such as static or a variation of voltage) in an electronic device or instrument (such as a radio or television)broadly: a disturbance interfering with the operation of a usually mechanical device or system

electromagnetic radiation (such as light or radio waves) that is composed of several frequencies (see frequency sense 3b) and that involves random changes in frequency or amplitude (see amplitude sense 1b)

irrelevant or meaningless data or output occurring along with desired information Too many variables (what statisticians call "noise")—occupation, personal habits, diet, the presence of environmental insults other than the chemical in question, and so forth—exist in any given geographic area to allow clear linkages of diseases to specific contaminants.—Peter Rogers

The initial data includes a lot of noise that needs to be weeded out.

common talk : rumor I know the noise is that many players in his position … would be putting up the insane numbers he has over the last couple of years. I don't agree with that. It takes a special talent to do what he's doing.—Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty But now folks are making noise about an unbeaten season and a national title run.—Brad Davis

The noise goes, this: there is among the Greeks / A lord of Troyan blood, nephew to Hector; / They call him Ajax.—William Shakespeare

indirect, casual, or unofficial comments—usually pluralShe started making noises about running for office. [=she started saying things that showed she was thinking about running for office]

Owner Ken Behring is making noise about moving the team, perhaps to a proposed new stadium in Los Angeles …—Johnette Howard

noises plural statements of a specified kind In other words, the brand is definitely making all the right noises [=saying things that sound very appealing] for the developer community. But time will tell whether it follows up with solid action in this regard.—Hadlee Simons

The company has been making soothing/reassuring noises to calm the fears of investors.

outcry, protest

People have been making (a lot of) noise about the price increases.

something that attracts attention Serious historical research, still far more prevalent in Japan than in China, for obvious reasons, is gradually being drowned out by the noise of political rhetoric.—Ian Buruma

the play … will make little noise in the world—Brendan Gill

something spoken or uttered

My dad made a loud noise when he hit his finger with the hammer.

a style of rock music that is loud, often discordant, and usually uses electronic effects (such as feedback and distortion)

verb

intransitive verb

to talk much or loudly

to make a noise

transitive verb

to spread by rumor or report—usually used with about or abroad

the scandal was quickly noised about

verb

intransitive verb

to talk much or loudly

to make a noise

transitive verb

to spread by rumor or report—usually used with about or abroad

the scandal was quickly noised about

Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French, disturbance, noise, from Latin nausea nausea

The first known use of noise was in the 13th century

comebacknoun

retort entry 2

a return to a former position or condition (as of health, power, popularity, or prosperity) : recovery

comebacknoun

retort entry 2

a return to a former position or condition (as of health, power, popularity, or prosperity) : recovery

noise1 of 2noun

a loud, confused, or senseless shouting or outcry

sound entry 3 sense 1bespecially: a loud, harsh, or unharmonious sound

an unwanted signal in an electronic communication system

noise2 of 2verb

to spread by rumor or report

noised it about that we would be allowed to leave early

noise1 of 2noun

a loud, confused, or senseless shouting or outcry

sound entry 3 sense 1bespecially: a loud, harsh, or unharmonious sound

an unwanted signal in an electronic communication system

noise2 of 2verb

to spread by rumor or report

noised it about that we would be allowed to leave early

noise1 of 2noun

a loud, confused, or senseless shouting or outcry

sound entry 3 sense 1bespecially: a loud, harsh, or unharmonious sound

an unwanted signal in an electronic communication system

noise2 of 2verb

to spread by rumor or report

noised it about that we would be allowed to leave early