Meaning & Definition of word "Din"
Din
/dɪn/
noun:
- 1. A loud, unpleasant noise; a clangor.
- Example: The din from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate.
- 2. A continued loud or tumultuous sound; noisy confusion.
- Example: The din of the crowd at the concert was exhilarating.
- 3. A situation or condition in which there is a lot of noise, especially from many sources.
- Example: She could hardly hear herself think over the din of the party.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English 'dyn' meaning noise or tumult.
Common Phrases and Expressions
make a din:
To create a loud noise.
in the din:
In the midst of a loud noise.
Related Words
clang:
A loud ringing sound.
babel:
A confusing mixture of sounds.
Slang Meanings of din
Meaning: A chaotic or noisy situation.
● Example Sentence: The party turned into such a din, we could hardly hear each other.