onomatopoeiaize

To express a sound using written language--as an onomatopoeia.

Since the discussion was over facebook chat, I simply onomatopoeiaized my disdain by typing "harumph!".

by mountlover October 19, 2010

Onomatopoeia

The noises people make when they're having sex.

BANG! CRASH! THUMP! SMASH! This is onomatopoeia.

by .Synthesis. February 11, 2012

onomatopoeia

Words in a poem that uses its sound to imitate the meaning of the word.

the buzz of bees

by Belinda H. December 07, 2003

Onomatopoeia

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

by Blakeyy June 14, 2011

onomatopoeia

A word describing a sound that sounds like the sound.

examples of onomatopoeias:
growl
bark
purr
hiss
huff
puff
screech
splat
splooge
thump
bump
slosh

by OlegTheGreat March 29, 2009

Onomatopoeia

A word of Greek origin for "mimicry". Used by very posh and/or very old grammateachas.

"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!)

by Patrick_not_a_user_name June 14, 2006

onomatopoeia

What happens when you urinate on your mother and then tell people about it.

"Yesterday got really weird. It was Thanksgiving. And, I'm Italian. So, I had a lot of vino to drink with the ol' family. And then, before I knew it, I made an 'onomatopoeia.' Em-barrassing!"

by Court Doggity May 18, 2007