--- title: "Onomatopoeia" description: "The noun onomatopoeia is thought to has been first used in around 1577 AD. According to the Oxford D..." author: "Saniya_Ussenova" published: "2012-04-22T00:55:17+00:00" modified: "2012-04-22T00:55:17+00:00" locale: "ru" canonical_url: "https://yvision.kz/post/onomatopoeia-250867" markdown_url: "https://yvision.kz/post/onomatopoeia-250867/markdown" site_name: "Yvision.kz" --- # Onomatopoeia > The noun onomatopoeia is thought to has been first used in around 1577 AD. According to the Oxford D... The noun **onomatopoeia** is thought to has been first used in around 1577 AD. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word **onomatopoeia** originates from the Greek word *onomatopoiia* meaning 'word-making'. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary reports the onomatopoiia is derived from the Greek *onoma* 'name' and *poiein* 'to make'. Examples: [achoo—used to represent the sound of a sneeze](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=achoo) [ahem—used especially to attract attention or to express disapproval or embarrassment](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=ahem) [baa-to make the bleat of a sheep](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=baa) [bah—used to express disdain or contempt](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=bah) [bam-a sudden loud noise —often used interjectionally to indicate a sudden impact or occurrence ](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=bam) [bang-1: to strike sharply : 2: to knock, hit, or thrust vigorously often with a sharp noise ](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=bang) [bark-1 a: to make the characteristic short loud cry of a dog b: to make a noise resembling a bark 2: to speak in a curt loud and usually angry tone : transitive verb 1: to utter in a curt loud usually angry tone 2: to advertise by persistent outcry ](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=bark) — bark up the wrong tree **:** to promote or follow a mistaken course (as in doing research) [bash-1: to strike violently : ; also : to injure or damage by striking : —often used with in 2: to attack physically or verbally intransitive verb:](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=bash) [bawl-intransitive verb 1 : to cry out loudly and unrestrainedly 2 : to cry loudly : transitive verb : to cry out at the top of one's voice](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=bawl) [beep](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=beep)** - :** a short usually high-pitched sound (as from a horn or an electronic device) that serves as a signal or warning [blare-intransitive verb : to sound loud and strident transitive verb 1 : to sound or utter raucously 2 : to proclaim flamboyantly ](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=blare) [blurt-to utter abruptly and impulsively —usually used with out](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=blurt) [bong](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=bong)**:** the deep resonant sound especially of a bell [bonk](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=bonk)**:** [boo—used to express contempt or disapproval or to startle or frighten](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=boo) [boom](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=boom)*-intransitive verb* 1**:** to make a deep hollow sound 2 a**:** to increase in importance, popularity, or esteem b**:** to experience a sudden rapid growth and expansion usually with an increase in prices c**:** to develop rapidly in population and importance d**:** to increase greatly in size or number *transitive verb* 1**:** to cause to resound —often used with *out* 2**:** to cause a rapid growth or increase of **:** 3**:** to hit or kick forcefully [buzz](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=buzz)*-intransitive verb* 1**:** to make a low continuous humming sound like that of a bee 2 a**:** , b**:** to be filled with a confused murmur 3**:** to make a signal with a buzzer 4**:** to go quickly **:** ; *also* **:** —usually used with *off* 5**:** to feel high especially from a drug*transitive verb* 1**:** to utter covertly by or as if by whispering 2**:** to cause to buzz 3**:** to fly fast and close to 4**:** to summon or signal with a buzzer; *also* **:** to let in through an electronically controlled entrance —used with *in* or *through* 5*dialect English* **:** to drink to the last drop [chatter](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=chatter)*-intransitive verb* 1**:** to utter rapid short sounds suggestive of language but inarticulate and indistinct 2**:** to talk idly, incessantly, or fast 3 a**:** to click repeatedly or uncontrollably b**:** to vibrate rapidly in cutting c**:** to vibrate especially audibly as a consequence of repeated sticking and slipping *transitive verb***:** to utter rapidly, idly, or indistinctly — chat·ter·er *noun* — chat·tery \-tə-rē\ *adjective* [cheep-1 : to utter faint shrill sounds : 2 : to utter a single word or sound](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=cheep) [chirp-intransitive verb : to make a chirp or a sound resembling a chirp transitive verb : to utter with a cheerful liveliness ](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=chirp) [clang](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=clang)*-intransitive verb* 1 a**:** to make a loud metallic ringing sound b**:** to go with a clang 2**:** to utter the characteristic harsh cry of a bird*transitive verb***:** to cause to clang [clank-intransitive verb 1 : to make a clank or series of 2 : to go with or as if with a clank transitive verb : to cause to clank](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=clank) [clap-transitive verb 1: to strike (as two flat hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise 2 a: to strike (the hands) together repeatedly usually in applause b: 3: to strike with the flat of the hand in a friendly way 4: to place, put, or set especially energetically 5: to improvise or build hastily intransitive verb 1: to produce a percussive sound; especially : 2: to go abruptly or briskly](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=clap) [clatter-intransitive verb 1 : to make a rattling sound 2 : to talk noisily or rapidly 3 : to move or go with a clatter transitive verb : to cause to clatter](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=clatter) [click](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=click)*-transitive verb* 1**:** to strike, move, or produce with a click 2**:** to select especially in a computer interface by pressing a button on a control device (as a mouse)*intransitive verb* 1**:** to make a click 2 a**:** to fit or agree exactly b**:** to fit together **:** hit it off c**:** to function smoothly d**:** 3**:** to select something by —often used with *on* — click·able \ˈkli-kə-bəl\ *adjective* [clink-intransitive verb : to give out a slight sharp short metallic sound transitive verb : to cause to clink](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=clink) [cluck-intransitive verb 1 : to make a cluck 2 : to make a clicking sound with the tongue 3 : to express interest or concern transitive verb 1 : to call with a cluck 2 : to express with interest or concern](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=cluck) [clunk-intransitive verb 1 : to make a clunk 2 : to hit something with a clunk transitive verb : to strike or hit with a clunk](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=clunk) [crackle](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=crackle)*-intransitive verb* 1 a**:** to make small sharp sudden repeated noises b**:** to show animation **:** 2**:** 3*transitive verb***:** to crush or with snapping noises — crack·ling·ly *adverb* [crunch](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=crunch)*-intransitive verb* 1**:** to chew or press with a crushing noise 2**:** to make one's way with a crushing noise*transitive verb* 1**:** to chew, press, or grind with a sound 2**:** ; *especially* **:** to perform mathematical computations on — crunch·able \ˈkrən-chə-bəl\ *adjective* [cuckoo-1: a largely grayish-brown European bird (Cuculus canorus) that is a parasite given to laying its eggs in the nests of other birds which hatch them and rear the offspring; broadly : any of a large family (Cuculidae of the order Cuculiformes) to which this bird belongs 2: the call of the cuckoo 3: a silly or slightly crackbrained person](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=cuckoo) [ding-transitive verb : to dwell on with tiresome repetition intransitive verb 1 : to make a ringing sound : 2 : to speak with tiresome reiteration](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=ding) [drip](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=drip)*-transitive verb* 1**:** to let fall in drops 2**:** to let out or seem to spill copiously *intransitive verb* 1 a**:** to let fall drops of moisture or liquid b**:** to overflow with or as if with moisture 2**:** to fall in or as if in drops 3**:** to waft or pass gently — drip·per *noun* [eek—used to express surprise or dismay](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=eek) [fizz-1 : to make a hissing or sputtering sound : 2 : to show excitement or exhilaration](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=fizz) [flick-1 : a light sharp jerky stroke or movement 2 : a sound produced by a flick](http://www.examples-of-onomatopoeia.com/examples/onomatopoeia.php?word=flick) --- Source: [https://yvision.kz/post/onomatopoeia-250867](https://yvision.kz/post/onomatopoeia-250867)