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| backfire |
a noisy explosion that occurs in a gasoline engine that is not working properly. [1/3 definitions] |
| belch |
to release gas from the stomach through the mouth in a noisy burst; burp. [1/3 definitions] |
| bluster |
to blow in a strong and noisy way. [2/3 definitions] |
| commotion |
a noisy confusion; disorder. |
| gobble1 |
to eat in a fast, greedy, and sometimes noisy way. |
| gurgle |
to flow with a noisy, bubbling sound. [1/3 definitions] |
| horseplay |
rough or noisy play. |
| jay |
a brightly colored, noisy bird that belongs to the crow family. A blue jay is one kind of jay. |
| magpie |
a large black and white bird with a long tail and a noisy, chattering call. |
| munch |
to chew in a noisy way, making a crunching sound. |
| robust |
full of high spirits; noisy. [1/2 definitions] |
| slurp |
a noisy sucking of food or drink. [1/2 definitions] |
| smack2 |
a sharp, noisy slap. [1/6 definitions] |
| snort |
to push air through the nose in a noisy, rough, and forceful way. [1/4 definitions] |
| tantrum |
a violent, noisy outburst of angry temper. |
| trample |
to step on in a heavy or noisy way; to crush with the feet; stamp (usually followed by "on", "upon," or "over"). [2/4 definitions] |
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