Meaning Of The Word Onomatopoeia
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What's The Definition Of Onomatopoeia?
onomatopoeia
uncountable noun: Onomatopoeia refers to the use of words which sound like the noise they refer to. 'Hiss', 'buzz', and 'rat-a-tat-tat' are examples of onomatopoeia. onomatopoeia in American English formation of a word by imitating the natural sound associated with the object or action involved; echoism (Ex.: tinkle, buzz, chickadee, etc.) noun: the formation of a word, as cuckoo or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent onomatopoeia in British English noun: the formation of words whose sound is imitative of the sound of the noise or action designated, such as hiss, buzz, and bang |
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