make noise

verb — 3 senses

make noise

verb

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

1

Literally To make a noise.

2

Figuratively, Informal To applaud or cheer; to display a loud appreciation for someone or something.

  • If you got short hair, make noise!1999, “Be Faithful”, Isaac Freeman, Edmund Bini, Joseph Rizzo, Sean Combs, Schon Crawford, Clarence Emery, Bernard Edwards, Faith Evans, Ronald Lawrence, Nile Rodgers, James Alexander, Ben Cauley, Johnny Hammond, Allen Jones, William McLean, Andres Titus (music) (Compact Disc), performed by Fatman Scoop, United States: AV8:
3

Malaysia, Singapore, Idiomatic To scold, condemn, or criticize very harshly.

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