gesis

Definitions of gesis
  1. noun
    a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
    synonyms: boe-geroep, boegeroep
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    type of:
    roep, schreeuw, yell
    a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  2. noun
    a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
    synonyms: fluitconcert, gefluit, geschuifel
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    type of:
    geruis, ruis
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
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