IPA: /dɪn/
KK: /dɪn/
To produce a loud, continuous noise that can be disruptive or annoying.
The children began to din loudly as they played in the park.
Past: dinned
Past Participle: dinned
A loud and confusing noise made up of many different sounds, often unpleasant to hear.
The din of the crowd made it hard to hear the speaker.
To make a loud, unpleasant noise that can overwhelm or confuse someone.
The construction work din made it hard to concentrate on my studies.
Past: dinned
Past Participle: dinned
Din → The word 'din' originates from Old English 'dyn', meaning a loud noise or uproar. It describes a continuous, loud sound that can be disruptive or overwhelming.
Think of a loud 'uproar' ('dyn') that creates a noisy environment — that's what 'din' means.