In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NOISY
noisy
(adjective) attracting attention by showiness or bright colors; “a noisy sweater”
noisy
(adjective) full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds; “a noisy cafeteria”; “a small noisy dog”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
noisy (comparative noisier, superlative noisiest)
Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound
Synonyms: clamorous, vociferous, turbulent, boisterous
Full of noise.
Unpleasant-looking and causing unwanted attention
Anagrams
• yonis
Source: Wiktionary
Nois"y, a. [Compar. Noisier; superl. Noisiest.] Etym: [From Noise.]
1. Making a noise, esp. a loud sound; clamorous; vociferous; turbulent; boisterous; as, the noisy crowd.
2. Full of noise. "The noisy town." Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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