Dins

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A series of loud and discordant noises, typically suggesting chaos or uproar
2. A blend of clamor and commotion that disrupts the surrounding environment
3. An overwhelming cacophony, often resulting from many competing sounds intertwining together

Etymology: The plural "dins" is simply the regular plural of "din," a noun for a loud, sustained noise. The sound-sense of "din" goes back to a very old root meaning "to make a noise," which also gave Sanskrit "dhvanati," meaning "to roar," and Old Norse "dynr," a word for a thunderous crash. Its relatives in modern languages still carry the same sense: Swedish "dån" and "dön" both mean a booming or rumbling sound. The English noun comes from Old English "dyne," meaning a loud noise, which itself points back to the same prehistoric root. Over the centuries the word has kept its core meaning of loud, overwhelming clamour, which is why "dins" usually describes a series of such noises rather than a single one.

Synonyms: noise, clamor, racket, uproar, din

Antonyms: silence, quiet, calm, peace, stillness