noisy

adjective

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\ ˈnȯi-zē

noisier; noisiest

Definition of noisy

1 : making noise noisy trucks and buses

2 : full of or characterized by noise or clamor a noisy office a noisy scene

3 : noticeably showy, gaudy, or bright : conspicuous a noisy sweater

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Examples of noisy in a Sentence

The playground was filled with noisy children. His lawnmower is very noisy.

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