the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named for example- bang, boom and microwave.
by Zara_Phangirl November 7, 2015
by fandomlyobssesed April 5, 2015
by .Synthesis. February 11, 2012
A word that means "a word that's spelled like the sound it makes" but it usually is just said to sound more intelligent. Most people can't spell this word.
A- Gosh, you're so stupid...
B- ONOMATOPOEIA!
A- Nvm...
A- Boom!
B- Nice onomatopoeia use there.
A- OoooOooooOoooooOooo
B- ONOMATOPOEIA!
A- Nvm...
A- Boom!
B- Nice onomatopoeia use there.
A- OoooOooooOoooooOooo
by Blakeyy June 14, 2011
"The ancient Greeks thought that all words originated from the sounds of things, so they invented a new word - onomatopoeia - which sounds just like a load of old waffle."
So, has anyone heard the sound of "hush" "silence" "il silencio"?
And, if the pope is a primate, what sounds does he make?
(No offence intended - good geeza!)
So, has anyone heard the sound of "hush" "silence" "il silencio"?
And, if the pope is a primate, what sounds does he make?
(No offence intended - good geeza!)
by Patrick_not_a_user_name June 14, 2006
A mood characterized by various expressions of unhappiness, frustration, or melancholy best summed up by onomatopoeias, or words that imitate their sounds. Exclamations one might make while in such a mood: "Grr!" "Rawrr!" "Ugh!" "Ahh!"
Person 1: "How are you doing?"
Person 2: "Arghhhhhhh!"
Person 1: "You've got a bad case of the onomatopoeias, eh? Sucks. Hope you feel better."
Person 2: "Arghhhhhhh!"
Person 1: "You've got a bad case of the onomatopoeias, eh? Sucks. Hope you feel better."
by thelinguist0 October 1, 2009
The word that describes words which "sound like they are". Onomatopoeic words are widley used in poetry and prose.
by Sabz July 20, 2004