boucan

Betekenis (Engels)

racket, hubbub (loud and unpleasant noise)

Frekwensie

C2
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/bu.kɑ̃/
Etimologie (Engels)

In summary

From obsolete verb boucaner (“to imitate the sound of the goat”), from bouc (“goat”). Compare with Italian baccano.

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