What does the expression "for crying out loud" mean? [closed]
Because 'for crying out loud' is a substitute for something else, it is difficult to find its meaning. Whereas, if you said 'for Christ's sake', it would be clear that this was an appeal for divine intervention. What …
"Loud" and "loudly": how to use them? [duplicate]
Which one should I use? Play music loud Play music loudly I think "play music loudly" is right but "play music loud" is used more. Please tell me your opinion and the reason why you choose it. Th...
adjectives - "More loudly" vs "louder". Correct usage - English ...
Jul 28, 2014 · What is the correct usage of the adjective "loud"? Please sing louder Please sing more loudly I came across this in one of the quizzes at office, and as per them, the correct answer was …
What Sound (onomatopoeia) does a launching Rocket make?
This is too localised. English doesn't have "onomatopoeic" words suitable for every sound one can imagine. The sound of a rocket lift-off is a " [deafening/thunderous] roar", but in practice hardly …
What is the difference between “scream” and “shriek”?
According to Google, both words are synonyms: scream noun a long, loud, piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain. shriek noun a high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream. They both …
Would you say "quote/end quote"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
A girl said, quote, I want a lollipop, end quote, as she walked past the candy store. Would you say it like that out loud?
Were clothes called "loud" because they actually made a noise?
Oct 4, 2020 · A loud shirt According to Etymology.com, the adjective loud with its meaning of flamboyant, bright colours can be traced back to the late nineteenth century. loud (adj.) Application to …
Different types of whistling - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
The sound produced by this method is piercing and one should practice regularly in order to master this loud whistling technique. Teeth Whistling: It is the most difficult form of whistling and requires the …
meaning - Why does "fishwife" mean "mean woman"? - English …
fishwife n (pl -wives) a coarse or bad-tempered woman with a loud voice Other places I've looked say similar things, with the additional definition of a woman who sells fish. Which I'm guessing is the …
single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
What is the technical term to describe adjectives like fast, long, strong that are used to describe a particular property of an object in relation to another object's? Here is an example. Let's s...