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make noise

(informal, figuratively) To applaud or cheer; to display a loud appreciation for someone or something.

ˈmeɪk ˈnɔɪzCurrent207 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(informal, figuratively) To applaud or cheer; to display a loud appreciation for someone or something.

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  • “not me missing that we got a bb premiere date… did y’all make noise or is it just that we’re so tired”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Not the kind of message you want to get on sabbatical when your house is empty...a coyote den "moving in"!? fortunately our brilliant volunteer watch commander Heloise-ically says to leave rags soaked in vinegar or ammonia, and make noise.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(Malaysia, Singapore, idiomatic) To scold, condemn, or criticize very harshly.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(literally) To make a noise.

Origin: Sense 3 is likely a. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Ooooh, not Baby Shark! Felicia dies a little inside. Hands quickly removing the wailing baby from the webbing that held her safe, and passing her over. “She always does this. The screaming. I didn’t even know they could make noise like that for so long as she does.” -”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • ““Becoming calm is the loudest flex. Anyone can lose their control, react fast, talk loud, and make noise. That takes zero strength. Real power shows up when chaos hits and you don't fold.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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