big noise en · NOUN
Meanings
- (colloquial) An important or influential person.
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(colloquial) A fuss or commotion.
Unless you can cut N. off before she spreads, the big noise may happen any minute and even then I shall have to make some quick tricks to get clear.
1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| big noises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |