θόρυβος — meaning in English

English meaning

• coil noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
• noise noun A sound, especially one that is loud, unwanted, or unpleasant.
• racket noun A handled frame strung with cord, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis or badminton.

Senses

θόρυβος is used for these senses in English:

• coil (informal, slang) A wad of cash.
• noise (uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
• racket A loud noise.

coil — full definition

1. noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
2. verb To wind something into rings or loops.
3. noun A T-shaped or hormonal intrauterine device used for contraception.

noise — full definition

1. noun A sound, especially one that is loud, unwanted, or unpleasant.
2. noun Random, unwanted variation in a signal, data, or measurement that obscures the real information.
3. noun Meaningless fuss, activity, or complaint.
4. verb To spread information as rumor or gossip.

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