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Onomatopoeia is an imitation of a sound in words. Some examples are drip, oink, moo, bang, splat, cock-a-doodle-doo, and meow. The children's book 'Mr. Brown Can Say Moo, How About You?' by Dr. Suess is all about onomatopoeia. The word originates from the Greek "ονοματοποιΐα," meaning "name-making."

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A definition for onomatopoeia and example of onomatopoeia?

Onomatopoeia is when a word's pronunciation imitates the sound it describes. An example of onomatopoeia is the word "buzz" because the sound of bees buzzing is captured through the pronunciation of the word.


Is nod an onomatopoeia?

Nod is not an onomatopoeia due to the fact that onomatopoeia is a word that describes a sound. Since a nod is not a sound, it would not fit under this definition.


A word that starts with o Sounds like buzz and click?

The word you are looking for is onomatopoeia. Here is the definition from www.wiktionary.com: onomatopoeia (countable and uncountable; plural onomatopoeias) # (uncountable) The property of a word of sounding like what it represents. # (countable) A word which has the property of onomatopoeia, such as "moo" or "hiss".


Is spew an onomatopoeia?

It can be argued whether or not spew is an onomatopoeia, but most will agree it is not. The definition of spew is to expel large quantities of something forcibly. Spew can be used to describe vomiting and puking. Onomatopoeia is used to describe a word that sounds like what it means. Such as the word buzz.


What is the definition of the word glub?

The sound word "glub" is an onomatopoeia for swallowing or coughing up water, as when unexpectedly submerged or dunked.


Is thump an onomatopoeia?

It has a definition for its literal meaning so not technically but it depends on your use of it, if its for a class, it depends on your professor or teacher.


Are judith viorst poems onomatopoeia?

No Some of her poems may use them, but the definition of onomatopoeia is: The formation of a word, as cuckoo or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent.


What does thoom mean?

definition 1-Thoom, an onomatopoeia used in bionicle comic #4


Which is the best definition of figurative language?

Simile Metaphor Hyperbole Personification Alliteration Onomatopoeia Repetition


Is wow an onomatipoea?

Good question. Wow is an onomatopoeia-like word. In my connotation it is not onomatopoeia but it fits a certain definition type. Onomatopoetic words that describe feelings or figurative expressions are considered onomatopoeia-like words. Wow is one of those words. It represents the expression so many people exhibit when they are surprised or impressed. Bling is another example of an onomatopoeia-like word that departs from strict auditory mimicking.


What part of speech is shh?

"Shh" is an *onomatopoeia and is regarded as a noun .*Definition : the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g., cuckoo, sizzle ).