English Explanatory Dictionary

make noise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a noise.
  2. To applaud or cheer; to display a loud appreciation for someone or something.
  3. To scold, condemn, or criticize very harshly.

Word forms

make noise makes noise making noise made noise

Etymology

Sense 3 is likely a semantic loan from Tamil சத்தம் போடு (cattam pōṭu).

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