noise

noise
1. noun /nɔɪz/
a) Various sounds, usually unwanted.

He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise.

b) Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations
2. verb /nɔɪz/
a) To make noise

He noised about that he wanted the promotion, unwilling to ask for it but wanting it to be talked about.

b) To talk, especially to spread rumor or gossip.

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