Onomatopoeia

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named for example- bang, boom and microwave.

Phil- whats your favourite onomatopoeia
Dan- Microwave

by Zara_Phangirl January 10, 2016

Onomatopoeia

A word that sounds the same as the noise its describing

Onomatopoeia
Crackle
MiIIcrowave

by fandomlyobssesed April 4, 2015

Onomatopoeia

The noises people make when they're having sex.

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

by .Synthesis. March 27, 2012

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 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 16, 2006

the onomatopoeias

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."

by thelinguist0 October 1, 2009

onomatopoeia

The word that describes words which "sound like they are". Onomatopoeic words are widley used in poetry and prose.

"Some examples of onomatopoeia are croak, sizzle, and splash"

by Sabz July 20, 2004