Definition of Bruit
Bruit
bru·it


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A loud, confused noise; a rumor or report.

e.g. The bruit of the waterfall filled the air as we hiked.

(noun)
a noisy commotion or confusion;

e.g. The bruit in the room died down as the speaker came up to the stage.

(noun)
a rumor or report of something;

e.g. The sensational bruit was spread widely before it could be disproved.

(verb)
to spread some information in the form of a rumor or report (usually used as "bruit about");

e.g. People began to bruit about the reason for his departure.



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