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the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named for example- bang, boom and microwave.
by Zara_Phangirl November 07, 2015
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The word that describes words which "sound like they are". Onomatopoeic words are widley used in poetry and prose.
by Sabz July 20, 2004
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1)The formation of words in imitation of natural sounds
2)An imitative word
3)The selection and use of such words
4)Simply, words that sound like what they are such as...
2)An imitative word
3)The selection and use of such words
4)Simply, words that sound like what they are such as...
by Jessica September 11, 2003