Some words are noisy.
Some words are noisy.
Meaning in plain English
Some words described as noisy give expression a quality beyond its literal sound. The saying suggests that language can attract attention or clutter understanding.
Example
Someone removes distracting phrasing from an explanation while keeping the important point clear.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The precise traditional application is unverified. A qualified reading can consider distracting wording without treating loudness as falsehood or judging a speaker’s worth. Direct objection can be necessary, and quiet expression can also mislead; the actual content needs scrutiny.
When to use it
Use it only as a qualified clarity-and-distraction image.
Keep in mind
No reliable truth test or human worth ranking from vocal style is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
- Country attributed by the collection
Egypt · source-attributed; earliest origin unverified
- Source
- Contributor-provided wisdom reference
Supplied reference B; unit 606; PDF page 56; collection label: Egypt
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