shallow brooks are noisy
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Meaning · English
People who do not consider things deeply often chatter or talk a lot.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
To the contrary, psychiatrists know well the truth of the old proverbs "Shallow brooks are noisy" and "Still waters run deep." We must not assume that someone whose feelings are modulated and controlled is not a passionate person.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shallow brooks are noisy” mean?
People who do not consider things deeply often chatter or talk a lot.
Is “shallow brooks are noisy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.