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chiasso

noise

noun KYAHS-soh Rare

Also means

uproar

Usage Note

Chiasso specifically denotes loud, confused noise made by people — the racket of a crowd or children. It is more colloquial and vivid than rumore (generic noise). The expression fare chiasso means 'to make a racket.' The adjective chiassoso means noisy or gaudy (of colours).

Examples

"I ragazzi fanno sempre troppo chiasso."

Natural Translation

The kids always make too much noise.

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