noun
a loud and disturbing noise
noun
an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit
Synonyms
fraudulent scheme
illegitimate enterprise
noun
the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality
Synonyms
Examples
- sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
- modern music is just noise to me
noun
a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
Synonyms
verb
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking
Synonyms
Examples
- engage in uproarious festivities
- The members of the wedding party made merry all night
- Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!
verb
make loud and annoying noises
verb
hit (a ball) with a racket