What Do Your Noises Mean?

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Blinking | Nervousness, interest, or flirtation

Clearing throat | Nervousness, discomfort, or a desire to get someone's attention

Coughing | Nervousness, a desire to get someone's attention, or a medical condition

Crying | Sadness, grief, joy, or anger

Farting | A natural bodily function that can be embarrassing or humorous

Giggling | Amusement, happiness, or embarrassment

Grunting | Exertion, annoyance, or satisfaction

Hissing | Anger, disapproval, or a warning

Humming | Boredom, contentment, or a way to pass the time

Laughing | Amusement, happiness, or a nervous reaction

Moaning | Pleasure, pain, or frustration

Purring | A content cat (or, rarely, a human)

Sighing | Relief, boredom, disappointment, or frustration

Sneezing | A natural bodily function that can be annoying or humorous

Snoring | Sleeping soundly (or not so soundly)

Whistling | Boredom, contentment, or a way to pass the time

Yawning | Tiredness, boredom, or a reaction to stress