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When the fracture of a weak snow layer causes an upper layer to collapse, making a whumpfing sound.
Whumpf has been adopted as a technical avalanche term to describe the sound of a collapsing snowpack when you cross the snow. For instance, "we got a lot of whumpfing today", or "the snowpack whumpfed like rolling thunder just before it released and caught us." Avalanche Encyclopedia
sounds of busy city horns (cars) MAD magazine
Exclaimation of dismay, commonly used, and originaly created by the Peanuts gang by Charles Schulz. Used frequently by Charlie Brown in the following situations: Losing a Baseball game,
Having the football pulled away by Lucy,
In an embarrassing situation. Also used by other members of the peanuts gang and can be used as a roaring sound to scare someone. 1) Linus: I told her about how you're madly in love with her,
Charlie Brown: Aaugh!! 2) Snoopy: It's not the things that go 'bump' in the night that scare me. It's the things that go 'AAUGH!'. Urban dictionary
dismay pain embarrassment comics
sound of sneezing. More sneezing sounds
ack-ack-ack-ackawoooo-ack-ack-ack
Fox vocalization. Rarely heard guttural chattering with occasional yelps and howls, mostly heard when animals are in close proximity to one another. Popular Science
interjection used to express delight, relief, regret, or contempt
sound of a dog panting. Find more panting dog sounds. ref
sound of sneezing. More sneezing sounds
other spellings: ah-ooo-ga, ah-ooh-gah, oo-ga. 1. Klaxon sound signaling "dive" in 1940's US navy submarines ref
2. Sound produced by horn on antique automobiles such as Ford Model-A ref1, ref2
interjection used to express surprise, triumph, or derision
aristocratic sounding laughter, or kind of a hick laugh
clearing one's throat
laughter, not really different from the ordinairy hahaha, but this one includes an attempt to capture the breath before the burst of laughter (ahh-)
interjection used in hailing (to call or greet) a ship, as in "ship ahoy"
dog barking (Doggies by Sandra Boynton)
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dog vocalization. Find more dog vocalizations
exclamation expressing pain. there is a webpage dedicated to the many different spellings of aargh on the web. The top five most common spellings is argh, aargh, aaargh, arrgh, arrrgh.
Sound uttered by person choking. Also: awk, gasp, gak
the sound made by a wolf, when howling
sound of sneezing. More sneezing sounds
interjection used to express mild disappointment, gentle entreaty, or real or mock sympathy or sentiment
Sound uttered by a person choking. Also gak, argh, gasp
disease eat_drink pain human animal
sheep vocalization
1. to talk enthusiastically or excessively, 2. to utter meaningless or unintelligible sounds. imitative origin.
large family of bird species. Example: the gray-crowned babbler (Australia), also sometimes called the yahoo, after one of its calls. The name babbler or chatterer may come from the birds' continuous raucous babbling/chattering when in groups. about this bird
explosion. Find more explosions
Extremely curvaceous female buttocks. Urban dictionary: When the immense, rounded muscle tissue of the rear creates a sound wave ripping through the local environment making a pressure wave against the ear drum in a pleasing Ba-dOnk-a-dOnk rhythm. Also: A womens derriere that has the shape of, and bounces like a basketball. The word is derived from the sound produced when you bounce a basketball. A case of the sound of one urban icon, naming another urban icon with similar propensities but that doesn't really make a sound.
sound of a drum roll / rimshot hear the sound
interjection used to express disdain or contempt
sound of a hard hit. Find more hit / punch words
BAMF in the Marvel comic books represents the sound of X-Men character Nightcrawler when he transports himself. The sound is caused by air rushing into the area where Nightcrawler's body once was
sharp noise or hit. Find more hit / punch words
elephant vocalization, trumpeting
vomiting, the sound made while vomiting. Also used a noun meaning "vomit"
verb for dog vocalization. Find more dog vocalizations
explosion. Find more explosions
to strike heavily. Find more hit / punch words
sound of a helicopter. Find all helicopter sounds
to cry out loudly and unrestrainedly. From baulare (Medieval Latin) or baula (Old Norse), imitative origin.
dog vocalization (in the poem Lepanto by G. K. Chesterton: "... Don John's hunting, and his hounds have bayed ...". Find more dog vocalizations
interjection similar in meaning to fooled you! or gotcha! after a prank. It first appeared in the tv sitcom The Big Bang Theory and is used by the character named Sheldon.
It probably comes from the word zing and ba and a may just have been added for added effect. See video of Bazinga!-moments
human television series comedy
The sound of an activated but motionless lightsaber in Star Wars movies. Also: nnnnnnnn Reddit
bird , automobile horn, or computer generated tone. "Beep beep!" is also the signature call of the Road Runner character (a bird) in the Looney Tunes cartoons. Find more tones
beep beep beep beep beep beep whirrrffftt bonk
Sound of a forklift (From Diggers go by Steve Light). All caps in the book
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
WHIRRRFFFTT
BONK
beep beep beep beep screeeech ruuurrrump pa-lump
Sounds made by a dump truck (Diggers go by Steve Light, all caps in the book BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP SCREEEECH RUUURRRUMP
PA-LUMP
truck dump rubble dirt stone sand engine
(Anthornis melanura) bird species found in New Zealand. Maori language name Korimako. The bellbird forms a significant component of the famed New Zealand dawn chorus of bird song that was much noted by early European settlers. It has a bell-like song. about this bird
sound of an uppercut punch. Find more hit / punch words
loose chatter. Also: blabber
Loose chatter. also: blab
nonsense, silly talk
explosion. Blam is also the title of a Roy Lichtenstein painting. Find more explosions.
loud sound
an explosion or violent detonation, a violent gust of wind, or the effect of such a gust Find more explosion words
1. to utter or play loudly or harshly, 2. the natural cry of a sheep, goat or calf 3. to talk complainingly or in a whining tone of voice
electronically generated tone. "to bleep" often means "to mask inappropriate language on television or radio"
The sound of sticking your tongue out. Often used in cat pictures on the internet, showing a cat with tongue sticking out.
the "sound" of light reflecting off shiny expensive objects, such as diamonds. this is a rare example of "non-auditory onomatopoeia". another example: shiiin
a short, crisp sound
(automotive) sound of boiling coolant Cartalk
engine automotive liquid water
sound a large serving of mashed potatoes makes when it hits the plate (also a corresponding measurement of same) (ref)
sound of a horn (from "Mr. Brown can moo, can you?" by Dr. Seuss)
to utter abruptly and impulsively, as in "to blurt out the first word that comes to mind"
any of a genus (Colinus) of quail; especially : a popular game bird (C. virginianus) of eastern and central North America having mottled chiefly reddish-brown plumage
bird species named by their typical call. about this bird
1. the sound of a hit or punch. Find more hit/ punch words
2. verb (slang) to have sexual intercourse (with someone)
3. noun (plural boffs), a big laugh
4. a line in a film etc that elicits such a laugh
hollow, explosive projectile, imitative origin
sound of a hit / punch ("Garfield", Jim Davis). Find more hit / punch words
sound of bouncing. from:
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sound of something heavy hitting something else. Find more hit / punch words
1. used to express derision, disapproval 2. Used to startle someone, when said loudly and abruptly
crying
1. deep, hollow sound, explosion. Find more explosion words 2. verb for the sound produced by the (male) bittern, a bird species, to attract the females and establish their territory. each male has a unique voice. the boom of the male bittern is the lowest-pitched and the most far-carrying song produced by any European bird. it is written as "oonk-a-lunk" or "punk-er-lunk" and can be heard up to 5 km away in the right weather conditions. about this bird
(automotive) sound of a bad turbo. Cartalk
A light tap or bump on the nose in a cute way. This word is an ideophone, meaning that it evokes the idea of sound to describe phenomena that do not necessarily have sound. While not technically onomatopoeia, it is used like onomatopoeia. know your meme
A word that describes the sound of an explosion; an expression used to express awesomeness. Ex. (1) We lit the gas can on fire, and it went "BOOSH!". (2) When Tamera aced the test, we heard her shout, "BOOSH!" in celebration. Urban Dictionary - Thanks to students of Ms. Lane's 7th grade class! Find more explosions
sound of a hit / punch ("Garfield", Jim Davis). Find more hit / punch words
the rumbling sound produced by the movement of gas through the intestines of animals, including humans. Stomach growling.
A heavy blow. Possibly of imitative origin. Etymonline
dog vocalization. Find more dog vocalizations
bullfrog vocalization (When the fireflies come by Jonathan London).
sound of machine gun. (Bratatat! is a Roy Lichtenstein painting)
to utter the characteristic loud harsh cry of a donkey
Referee whistle. also: preet
(Ancient Greek) frog . Features in Aristophanes' comedy Batrachoi ("The Frogs", (405 BCE) - as translated by Matthew Dillon. The phrase was also used by Hans Christian Andersen, in the fairy tale Tommeliden ("Thumbelina", 1835)
sound of ringing telephone. More telephone sounds
sound of ringing telephone. More telephone sounds
hubbub, uproar
brum-brum-brum-brum-brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Sound of a chainsaw
air enclosed by liquid, or to bubble: the process of bubbles being formed, probably of imitative origin
(possibly of imitative origin) blow. Find more hit / punch words
(possibly of imitative origin) clown, may stem from allusion to puffing out cheeks as a comic gesture
Sound of a big bass drum. From the children's book Squeak, Rumble, Whomp Whomp Womp. Wynton Marsalis & Paul Rogers, 2012 Candlewick Press
to blunder, from Middle English bomblen (to boom)
A bumblebee (also spelled as bumble bee) is any member of the bee genus Bombus, in the family Apidae. They are characterized by are characterised by black and yellow body hairs, often in bands. Etymonline: 1520s, replacing M.E. humbul-be, alt. by assoc. with M.E. bombeln "to boom, buzz," echoic, from PIE base *kem "to hum," echoic.
heavy dull blow, or its result (a swelling). Find more hit / punch words
to form bubbles, flow with bubbling sound
the act of belching
uvular pronounciation of the letter "r"
1. a sibilant humming sound, like a bee (also: bzzz, hum) 2. the sound of a buzzer 3. a confusion of activity and gossip, chatter, talk. Also used as a verb "the bees were buzzing", "he buzzed a servant"
laughter, boisterous
sound of a punch or kick. from:
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electric power tone
U.S. city police siren in traffic (ref)
police tone alarm siren city car automotive
sound of a punch or kick. from:
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explosion Find more explosion words
funky palm-muted riffs with wah pedal (sound effect), associated with pornographic movie soundtracks. often combined with playing "airguitar". see also: neow, jug, whockah
Sound of a car engine low on coolant Cartalk
sound of a flying insect
sound of big metal-framed ink-stamps used by court clerks (ref)
sound made by a crow
1. the sound made by a hen after laying an egg, 2. talking in a cackling manner, probably has partial imitative origin
to make a harsh cry (like a cat in heat). More cat sounds
bird , usually a raven or crow
a fast rhythmic ballroom dance of Latin-American origin with a basic pattern of three steps and a shuffle. The name is derived from the rhythm of the guiro (scraper) and the shuffling of the dancers' feet
sound of a cash register. also: ka-ching
bird species name, see plain chachalaca
chakk-chackk-chak-chak, chak-a-chak-akk-chk-chk-chk
sound of a helicopter. Find all helicopter sounds
to chew noisily. Find more chewing noises
to chew noisily. also: cham. Find more chewing noises
to converse easily and familiarly. also a name for small birds, such as the warbler
quick repeated sounds (by birds or humans)
1. a person who chatters 2. common name for bird species, see babbler
bird vocalization (nonspecific)
any of several small North American oscine birds (genus Poecile of the family Paridae) that are related to the titmice. about this bird
name of bird species, named by its song. about this bird
the sound of wedding bells (features in the poem "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe)
sound of a bell
to make a sharp ringing sound
bird vocalization (nonspecific)
the short vibrant or trilled sound, characteristic of an insect (as a grasshopper or cicada)
1. to utter a series of chirps, or to make clucking or clicking sounds with the lips, as in urging on a horse, 2. bird vocalization
light, informal conversation
to twitter or chatter (high-pitched sounds), like a bird, or raccoon
to chew or bite something. Find more chewing noises
small children's word for train (steam engine)
steam engine or train. Click here for more train sounds
laughter, gleeful chuckle, chuckling and snorting. Ususally designated as a description of a weird laugh, but a chortle can be a laugh you make when you REALLY enjoy something. Often used in British comic "the Dandy and the Beano" or "Beano book", e.g. Dennis the Menace's annoying habit of guffawing at his own actions: "Ha ha! Look Gnasher! Chortle!"
genus Pyrrhocorax of birds in the Corvidae (crow) family. now universally pronounced 'chuff'. However it probably originally rhymed with "how", as 'chow' is a reasonable representation of its call (according to this website). link1 (white-winged chough), link2 (red-billed chough)
Chrrrick chrrrick chrrrick chrrrrick
Putting butter on toast with a knife. From the children's book Squeak, Rumble, Whomp Whomp Womp. Wynton Marsalis & Paul Rogers, 2012 Candlewick Press
(Caprimulgus carolinensis) nocturnal bird of the nightjar family Caprimulgidae, similar to the whip-poor-will, found in the southeastern United States near swamps, rocky uplands, and pine woods. It migrates to the West Indies, Central America, and northwestern South America. voice: Call a loud "Chuck-will's-widow," with the first "chuck" being quiet and inaudible at a distance. about this bird
a dull explosive sound made by or as if by a laboring engine
chug chugchug chugchug mmmoooosh
sound of a steamroller (Diggers go by Steve Light. All caps in the book CHUG CHUGCHUG CHUGCHUG MMMMOOOOSH)
CHUGGA chugga chugga CHUGGA chugga chugga CHOO CHOOOOOOO
steam engine or train. from this book:
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The Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) is a Eurasian upland gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. Their song is a noisy chuck-chuck-chukar-chukar from which the name is derived. More
chumma chumma chumma, hufft hufft, falump
Sounds made by an excavator (From Diggers go by Steve Light). In the book all caps CHUMMA CHUMMA CHUMMA, HUFFT HUFFT
FALUMP
to chunk, a verb for sound made by a big engine, as in thumping, chunking engines going.. (from the poem "engineers" by Jimmy Garthwaite, in "Noisy poems" by Jill Bennett)
1. chatter, prattle 2. to make an abrupt striking sound or series of sounds, such as footsteps 3. cry of a bird , especially fowl. see also: cackle, cluck 4. Sound of a late 19th century gun being closed after loading, according to a reply to a yahoo!Answers post about the sound of old guns
sound of a train sound of a train riding on a railroad switch or joint (Song of the train by David McCord, in Noisy poems by Jill Bennett). also: clickety-clack
1. loud ringing metallic sound. For example clang or klang is often used for when an aluminum baseball bat hits the baseball 2. to clang, verb for harsh cry of a bird (as a crane or goose), 3. to clang, verb for the sound of fire bells (features in the poem "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe).
1. the sound of metal when struck, 2. to clank, verb for the sound made by a big engine (from the poem "engineers" by Jimmy Garthwaite, in Noisy poems by Jill Bennett)
a sharp, forcible or resounding noise
(possibly of imitative origin) organized body of hired applauders
loud sound of collision followed by a confusion of lesser sounds
to make a rattling sound
stereotyped phrase (imitative origin, from the sound of dropping the matrix on the molten metal)
1. slight sharp sound, eg. camera making a photo. 2. nonvocal suction sound in some languages, 3. to talk noisily or rapidly. The sound made by dolphins is also called "clicking".
In the media: click it or ticket is the name and slogan of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign aimed at increasing the use of seat belts among young people in the United States. Also: "clunk click, every trip (click the seatbelt on after clunking the car door closed; UK campaign) and: "click, clack, front and back" (click, clack of connecting the seatbelts; AU campaign)
sound of a train sound of a train riding on a railroad switch or joint (Song of the train by David McCord, in Noisy poems by Jill Bennett), see also clackety-clack
sound of metal when struck
very hard kind of brick, named after the sound produced when struck
sound of a walking horse. More horse sounds
sound of galloping horse. More horse sounds
to make a shrill creaking noise by rubbing together special bodily structures, as of male insects such as crickets or grasshoppers
sound of a hit / punch, verb: to batter severely. Find more hit / punch words
sound of a coin put into a vending machine (from the graphic novel "Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth", ref)
1. bird : the peculiar sound of a brooding hen 2. To make a clicking sound with the tongue
call of a rooster, usually in the morning
(Phalaenoptilus nuttallii) nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae, the nightjars, found from British Columbia and southeastern Alberta, through the western United States to northern Mexico. Call: a loud "poor-will." about this bird
bird , characteristic note of doves and pigeons
to expel air noisily from the lungs, usually to expel fluids that resonate during breathing
to make a sharp short noise
1. To make a succession of slight sharp snapping noises: a fire crackling in the wood stove.
2. To show liveliness, energy, or intensity: a book that crackles with humor.
3. To become covered with a network of fine cracks; craze.
v.tr.
1. To crush (paper, for example) with sharp snapping sounds.
2. To cause (china, for example) to become covered with a network of fine cracks.
in the media: Snap, Crackle, and Pop are the cartoon mascots of Kellogg's breakfast cereal Rice Krispies. They are named after the sound rice krispies make when they are dropped in a bowl of milk
to dash to pieces, or the noise produced by it
a harsh cry, sound of a rusty gate hinge, to speak stridently or querulously, or to make a shrill grating noise
name of chirping insect, grasshopper
to make a soft crackling sound, rustle
1. frog , 2. to utter a deep hoarse cry
Common name for Sciaenidae, a family of fish. Also called drums or hardheads for the repetitive throbbing or drumming sounds they make. The sounds are produced by the beating of abdominal muscles against the swim bladder. more
1. To hum or sing softly. 2. To sing popular songs in a soft, sentimental manner. 3. (Scottish) To roar or bellow. Possibly of imitative origin. Originally "to bellow like a bull" as well as "to utter a low, murmuring sound" Etymonline
throat-disease with a sharp, barking cough. imitative origin
to utter the cry of a rooster
1. to chew with a noisy crackling sound, 2. to crush, grind, or tread noisily. Find more chewing noises
sound of footsteps on gravel, stones
1. to call loudly, 2. to weep, 3. verb for the sound of a trumpet (in the poem "Lepanto" by G. K. Chesterton: "... Don John calling through the blast and the eclipse, crying with the trumpet, with the trumpet of his lips"
cuckoo, bird species Cuculus Canorus, named by its cry. Also, a type of clock named after the bird. link1 (bird), link2 (clock)
any of various largely brownish chiefly migratory birds (especially genus Numenius) having long legs and a long slender down-curved bill and related to the sandpipers and snipes. name is imitative of the sound it makes. about this bird
bird species name, see pied currawong
interjection used to express sudden recognition of a foolish blunder or an ironic turn of events, popularized by The Simpsons tv cartoon series, in which main character Homer uses it often. also: doh.
to strike with soft pressure
vocal sound produced by a human infant
the sound produced by fully-automatic weapons in action. Use in computer gaming: Acquiring "more dakka" leads to a faster rate of bullet discharge and thus improves the player's overall chance of taking out hostiles
ref
to move violently or suddenly. also lash
sound of a fiddle ("the ceremonial band" by James Reeves, in "Noisy poems" by Jill Bennett)
sound of rain (from Mr. Brown can moo, can you? by Dr. Seuss). More rain sounds
name of bird species (Spiza americana). small American seed-eating bird in the family Cardinalidae. voice: From an open perch in a field, this bird's song is a sharp "dick dick" followed by a buzzed "cissel", also transcribed as "skee-dlees chis chis chis" or "dick dick ciss ciss ciss". about this bird
(probably of imitative origin) indigenous Australian instrument, of imitative origin. link (video)
small antelope that lives in the bushes of East Africa, Angola and Namibia. Dik-diks are named for the alarm calls of the females, which make a dik-dik, or zik-zik sound. In addition to the female's alarm call, both the male and female make a shrill whistling sound.
sound of metal when struck
tolling of a bell
Sound of a bass-guitar. From: Mike Dirnt, the bassist of the rock band Green Day. Dirnt's birth name is Michael Ryan Pritchard. According to Wikipedia, at school, he would would often play "air-bass", pretending to pluck the strings, while making the noise, "dirnt, dirnt, dirnt". As a result, his schoolmates began to call him "Mike Dirnt". See also Yahoo Answers. Related: wub wub, wob wob and other sounds of bass in dubstep music.
the menacing cry of Arceus, God of the Pokemon world
sound of bouncing. from:
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style in vocal rhythm and blues music from the 1950-1960, in which ad-lib syllables such as "doo wop, doo wah" are sung in harmony link (video)
1. sound of drinking from a bottle ('dook, dook, dook' as in webcomic Scary Go Round) 2. verb: to dook, clucking or chuckling sound made by ferrets when excited or happy. More about ferrets
sound of rain drops hitting a window pane (in the poem Weather by Eve Merriam, in Noisy poems by Jill Bennett). More rain sounds
light_hit weather liquid water
male honeybee, probably of imitative origin
Sound of a helicopter. Find all helicopter sounds
interjection used to express actual or feigned ignorance or stupidity, also used derisively to indicate that something just stated is all too obvious or self-evident
Sound of guitar strumming rock Reddit
sound of a ruler strummed against a table (ref)
(Sayornis phoebe) small passerine bird. This tyrant flycatcher breeds in eastern North America, although its normal range does not include the southeastern coastal USA. It is migratory, wintering in the southernmost USA and Central America. Voice: Song is two rough, whistled notes, "fee-bee" with the second note rasping or with a stuttered, more whistly second note "fee-b-be-bee." Call note a clear chip. about this bird
(Psophodes olivaceus) bird species found in eastern Australia. The Whipbirds' long "whip" call, one of the most characteristic sounds of the Australian bush, is performed as a duet. The male makes the drawn out whip crack and the female usually follows quickly with a sharp "choo-choo". about this bird
donkey , also: hee haw (verb: to bray)
siren
siren
interjection expressing pain ("Garfield", Jim Davis)
1. monkey, mouse or rat vocalization 2. sound of a squaky shoe (from "Mr. Brown can moo, can you?" by Dr. Seuss) 3. human exclamation uttered when scared or distressed
Eeyore is the name of the donkey from Winnie-the-Pooh. The name is onomatopoeia for the braying sound made by a donkey, typically written as hee haw in American English.
interjection used to ask for confirmation or repetition or to express inquiry ; used especially in Canadian English in anticipation of the listener's or reader's agreement
sound of someone hitting the floor after falling
(probably of imitative origin) a flourish of brass instruments. link (video)
Sound of masturbating (male)
(possibly of imitative origin, but debatable) English language vulgarism most commonly used in reference to flatulence. Onomatopoeia for farts have been suggested in various internet forums in response to questions of people who needed a word to describe the sound: eg. here and here. The suggested words include brrt, braaah, THPPTPHTPHPHHPH (Calvin and Hobbes), phhhhhhrt, PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP, pff, prtrtrtrgurtrufnasutututut, prrrt, PFFT!, PHHhhhh..., SPLPLPLLLP, WHOooooffff, poot, prrrrrrrvt, scraeft, ppppppwwarrrrppppp, pllllllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooaaa..., RRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPPPPP, fuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrt, thhhppbbbb, verrrrrrrrrnnnnnntttttt, hooooooooooooooooooooooooonk, pbpbpbpbp, frr frr frrrrrr rampooooooooo ag, pppppppptttttttttttttttttttttttt, flurpppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp... Also, according to many responders it depends on the fart (farting can make many possible sounds).
sound of fended off punch with the hand. from:
1. blowing on hot soup 2. flatulence (fart) 3. air running out of a tire
gas air eat_drink automotive food
Ffffkrrrrshhzzzwooooom..woom..woooom..
Sounds of a lightsaber (Star Wars movies) Reddit
sound of snapping the fingers
name for a family of passerine birds (fringilla), whose call is often written as "fink fink", "pink pink", or "spink spink" about this bird. may be of imitiative origin
1. A hissing or bubbling sound. 2. Effervescence.3. An effervescent / carbonated beverage
"plop, plop, fizz, fizz" used to be the slogan in Alka Seltzer commercials for many years. 4. 2. informal ( often foll by out ) to fail or die out, esp after a promising start. Also spelled as fizzle
explosion gas liquid eat_drink water
sound of a helicopter. Find all helicopter sounds
1. a blow, 2. noise of a bird's wing in motion, 3. to strike with something flexible or broad
1. sudden burst of flame or light, 2. sudden rush of water
See fart. (The word "flatulence" is not an onomatopoeia)
A flighty or whimsical person, usually a young woman. In modern use, it is used as a slang term, especially in Yorkshire, for a gossipy or overly talkative person. Its origin is in a meaningless representation of chattering.
a light sharp jerky stroke or movement
sound of rain drops hitting a window pane (in the poem Weather by Eve Merriam, in Noisy poems by Jill Bennett). More rain sounds
light_hit weather liquid water
1. to flutter, hover, vibrate 2. bird species name, see northern flicker
flip-flops are a simple footwear named by sound produced when walking in them
to beat, thrash. Find more hit/ punch words
sound of a bad tire of a car. Cartalk
automotive engine movement rubber
to fall, collapse, with a dull or heavy sound
sound of a wad of mail as it falls from a letter-box (ref)
to flood or spray thoroughly with water or other liquid, as for cleansing purposes. flush can have many meanings but in the sense of flooding with liquid it can be seen as imitative
1. to flap wings rapidly, 2. to float to and fro
a ribald laugh to draw attention to a double entendre. From Viz magazine comic strip Finbarr Saunders (thanks, Patz Gardiner)
sound of an animal (particularly a dog/wolf/coyote) shaking water off its fur ("Borreguita and the Coyote: A Tale from Ayutla, Mexico", by Verna Aardema)
rustling, like silk dresses do
Sound of a parachute opening ( Pokemon Black and White Vol 7 Kusaka & Yamamoto)
sound of a dog's wagging tail ( Wag! Patrick McDonnell)
sound of a hockey puck hitting the net of the goal and then the ice (ref)
sound of a flying object hitting someone's head (Garfield, Jim Davis) Find more hit/ punch words
sound of drums ("Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa", by Verna Aardema)
to choke
human disease eat_drink animal
the chatter or cackle of geese
Sound uttered by a person choking. Also: argh, awk, gasp
to wash the mouth with suspended liquid, also: gurgle
sound produced by victim of punch in the stomach. from:
the original word, meaning "to catch the breath convulsively and audibly (as with shock)" is not directly imitative
name of lizard species, comes from Malay word "gekoq", imitiative of its call. (More about geckos)
interjection used to express disbelief or exasperation. As in: Geez, stop shouting at me like that!. Alternative to saying Jesus! in order to be less offensive. Also: sheesh.
1. gibberish is rapid, inarticulate, often foolish sounding speech, 2. according to this wikipedia entry, it is also a verb for the sound made by apes/monkeys (as in "dogs bark, monkeys gibber")
laugh in a manner suggestive of foolish levity or uncontrollable amusement
sound of a kick against someone's body (head, for example). from:
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sound something liquidy and unappetizing hitting a dinner plate
sound of swallowing a drink
to strike teeth together
to bite persistently
bird vocalization, typically a turkey
(noun) jargon or highly intricate language that is hard to understand or incomprehensible. Comes from gobble, the vocalization of turkeys. Wikipedia
metallic disk used as a percussive musical instrument named by the sound produced when struck
Sound of scraping and hammering in rocky material at an archeological / paleontological excavation. from:
. All caps in the book: GR GR K K GRK
(Psophia crepitans) bird species found in South America, whose song is a low humming, but its call, as its name suggests, is a very loud JEEK or honking TZAAK, which may be the reason for the name "trumpeter". This bird is kept as a pet by Amerindians, since it is easily tamed, hunts snakes, and is a very efficient sentinel, with its unmissable alarm call. about this bird
passerine bird (Pitangus sulphuratus) found in southern Texas and middle and south america. this bird is a flycatcher. the voice is described by some sources as dee-kis-ka-dee, by others as BEE-tee-WEE. The latter gives the bird its name in different languages and countries: In Brazilian Portuguese the birds name is bem-te-vi, or bien-te-veo (spanish) meaning ("I've spotted you!"). In El Salvador the bird is known as Cristofue, and in Paraguay as pitogue. In French it is called tyran quiquivi. link1, link2, video
1. to utter a loud deep sound of grief or pain, 2. the sound of funeral bells (in the poem "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe, 3. sound of drums (in the poem "Lepanto" by G. K. Chesterton: "...For he heard drums groaning and he heard guns jar ..."
a low, guttural, menacing sound made by an animal, such as a bear
grrrakka kkakkakkakkakkakkakk akkakkakk kkakka akk
Sounds made by a jackhammer (From Diggers go by Steve Light). In the book all caps GRRRAKKA
KKAKKAKKAKKAKKAKKAKK
AKKAKKAKKAKK
AKKAKKAKK
AKKA
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cry of tyrannosaurus rex (imagined). from:
to mutter in discontent
to growl, rumble. Grumpy: surly tempered, making inarticulate noises betokening displeasure
pig vocalization, the deep short sound characteristic of a hog
Hissing sound made by dinosaur or giant lizard. from:
1. foolish nonsense
2. annoying or playful criticism
course, hearty, boisterous laughter, belly laugh
gulla, gulla, glugluglugluglug
sound of a bad axle, in a car (Cartalk)
to swallow greedily or rapidly in large amounts. e.g. "she gulps down a whole mug of coffee".
sound of wagon wheels ("Pedro and the padre", by Verna Aardema)
to flow in a broken irregular current, make the sound of bubbling liquid, washing the mouth with suspended liquid (soundclip), also: gargle
cat vocalization, as used in James Joyce's Ulysses More cat sounds
sound of footstep ("Pedro and the padre", by Verna Aardema)
signature laugh of sherrif Roscoe P. Coltrane in tv series The Dukes of Hazzard
laughter. most common form. intensity grows by adding ha's. absence of an exclamation mark can be a hint of sarcasm, or indicate a polite, but unenthusiastic laugh. dependent on context, tone, facial expression, etc. Also: haha
emphasis on the fourth Ha (louder and higher pitch) and first three ha's gradually go up in pitch. signature laugh of cartoon character Woody Woodpecker. Youtube
signature laugh of Nelson, a character from The Simpsons. Nelson is a bully at Bart Simpson's school, and he laughs at anyone who is in danger. His laugh is also written as "Haw-Haw!". link to sound
1. laughter. not a boisterous laugh, but amused. 2. Also an exclamation used by the good guy jumping out of the bushes to suprise a villain
The period (instead of exclamation mark) makes this expression of laughter sound unenthusiastic, bored, in a hurry, or not really amused
laughter. signature laugh of Ed Bickel, from 3 south
sound of a dog panting. also: hu hu hu hu, ah uh ah uh, heh-heh-heh. (these were among the replies to a question posted on Yahoo answers)
laughter. diminutive, victorious
laughter. sarcastic, as if sarcastically saying "very funny." or old fashioned hick laugh
Interjection, an expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort. also: harumpf
laughter, often used to express scorn or disbelief. Often duplicated or triplicated (haw haw or haw haw haw)
an audible effort to force up phlegm from the throat
laughter
1. bray of a donkey, 2. loud coarse laugh
laughter. sometimes slightly naughty, e.g. when used after pulling a naughty prank. Also used with multiple hees: heeheehee!
sound of a dog panting. also: hu hu hu hu, hah-hah-hah, ah uh ah uh. (Yahoo answers)
laughter. sometimes perverted, or meaning "that's not really funny". Usually, "heh" is a quiet laughing sound, not laughing out loud. Heh heh may also be a good transcription of the signature laugh of Beavis, from cartoon Beavis and Butthead. Sometimes simply a more faint, private laugh
laughter. evil laugh used by bad guy when one of his plans goes right
clearing throat. Also: ahem
interjection used especially to call attention or to express interrogation, surprise, or exultation
sound of the goal light and siren in a hockey game (ref)
sports hockey goal alarm siren tone
interjection used as a greeting
spasm of the respiratory organs accompanied by a resonant gasping noise. Also: hiccough
interjection used to introduce a united cheer (cf. hip-hip-hurrah). in the meaning "trendy" or "informed", it may come from "hep" (african-american slang), of which the origin is not clear
to make a sharp sibilant sound, produced by geese and snakes, or a cat (when angry/scared). More cat sounds
(automotive) sound a of a failing brake booster
interjection used in many ways, one of which is to indicate that one is thinking, feeling, introspecting. also: hmm (more m's are added for dramatic effect or other reasons
interjection used to express doubt or contempt. Also: humph, humpf
laughter. signature laugh of Santaclaus
interjection used to express weariness, boredom, or disdain
laughter. evil... and French. "We will show the stupid Americans who le clutzy frog, eh?"
"HOHN! HOHN! HOHN! HOHN!" -- The Simpsons, Treehouse of Horror 8
1. bird vocalization (e.g. goose), 2. car-horn
bird vocalization: the cry of an owl, also: hoot, tu-whu, terwit terwoo, whit woo, twit twoo
1. monkey vocalization, also: ook, hoo hoo hoo hoo, oo oo oo, 2. the sound of wind, 3. the sound of a ghost (2 and 3: in the poem "The congo" by Vachel Lindsay "...Like the wind. Hoo, Hoo, Hoo. Listen to the yell of Leopold's ghost..."
name of bird species. imitative origin, but the hoopoe's call is actually a trisyllabic "oop-oop-oop". link (video)
exclamation used to express joy, approval, or encouragement. also: hurrah
bird vocalization, usually the cry of an owl. also: hoo hoo, tu-whu, terwit terwoo, whit woo
member of native S. African race. Possibly imitative of the language spoken by the people referred to
Pronounced "Whin-ems," like a horse's whinny, the Houyhnhnm are a race of intelligent horses in book 4 of Jonathan Swift's novel Gulliver's Travels
prolonged, doleful cry, typically of a dog or wolf, but can also be human or monkey. find dog vocalizations
Howler monkeys are widely considered to be the loudest land animal. The main vocals consist of loud, deep guttural growls or "howls". Their vocalizations can be heard from 3 miles (4.8 km) away. It is hypothesized that the function of howling relates to intergroup spacing and territory protection, as well as possibly mate-guarding. more
this is one of several suggestions in response to the question of how to write the sound of a bull, on wiki-answers. also: muuhhhrrr, rrrruuuurrrr, moo, low, huuuooohar. if you need a verb: bulls "bellow" (not directly imitative)
sound of a dog panting. also: ah uh ah uh; hah-hah-hah; heh-heh-heh>/a> (Yahoo answers )
sound of exhaling, blowing, puffing
interjection used to express surprise, disbelief, or confusion, or as an inquiry inviting affirmative reply, also: uh-huh
laughter. signature laugh of Butt-head from cartoon Beavis and Butthead
1. to make a low inarticulate murmuring sound, sometimes making a melody "to hum a tune", 2. a verb for the sound that bees and hummingbirds make (eg. "the dog barks, the bee hums"), also: buzz
Hummingbirds are birds that comprise the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds. They can hover in mid-air and fly backwards, Their English name derives from the characteristic hum made by their rapid wing beats. more
interjection used to express doubt or contempt. also: humpf, hmpf
exclamation used to express joy, approval, or encouragement. also: hooray
to put at rest, stop talking, make quiet
this is one of several suggestions in response to the question of how to write the sound of a bull, on wiki-answers. also: rrrruuuurrrr, moo, low, hrrooonnh, muuhhhrrr. if you need a verb: bulls "bellow" (not directly imitative)
cry of a hippopotamus
laughter. more old fashioned and more hick than yuk, yuk
to talk fast and indistinctly, imitative origin
to make a harsh metallic sound, or to cause to make a harsh discordant sound
1. harsh sound, 2. the sound of guns (in the poem "Lepanto" by G. K. Chesterton: "...For he heard drums groaning and he heard guns jar ..."
weapon crack hard_hit explosion
(automotive) clutch release bearing on the way out. Cartalk
1. to make a light clinking or tinkling metallic sound, 2. to rhyme or sound in a catchy repetitious manner 3. brief musical tune to mark the beginning of a show or segment of a show
sound of palm-muted power chords on an electric guitar. used in playing "air-guitar". often repetitive (jug jug jug - jug jug jug), typical of the musical style. as in Foo Fighters - "One by One". see also: neow, whockah, bwow-chcka-bwow
to move or be moved off the ground. Possibly imitative of the sound of feet coming into contact with ground when landing
sound of cash register, also: cha-ching
Sound of a cat coughing up a hairball. More cat sounds
animal eat_drink disease cat vocalization
sound of a car running over a road safety bump (ref)
explosion. Find more explosions.
explosion. Find more explosions.
(pronounced cashel)sound of a rattly, phlegmy cough
sound of running footsteps ("Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa", by Verna Aardema)
insect family also known as bush-cricket, long-horned grasshopper, named for the sound produced by the male (north american species)
(Nestor notabilis) name of a parrot species found in the mountains of New Zealand. Raucous cries of "keeaa" often give away the presence of these highly social and inquisitive birds. about this bird
laughter. more old fashioned and more hick than yuk, yuk
commotion, disturbance. This word may be of imititative origin
bird species named by their typical call
sound of breaking metal ("Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa", by Verna Aardema)
the sound of ice skates during a game of hockey (ref)
ice movement human skating sports
old english name for bird of prey, usually a small hawk - probably imitative of its shrill plaintive cry
name for bird genus Rissa, two closely related seabird species in the gull family Laridae, the Black-legged Kittiwake (R. tridactyla) and the Red-legged Kittiwake (R. brevirostris). The name is derived from its call, a shrill "kittee-wa-aaake, kitte-wa-aaake"
sound of a punch/hit during a fight. from:
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sound of a kick against someone's body (head, for example). from:
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sound of a horse, walking (from "Mr. Brown can moo, can you?" by Dr. Seuss)
sound of heavy metallic objects colliding
sharp blow or sound
sound of a bell struck or rung
sound of striking with a sounding blow. As in knocking on a door
bird species, see red knot
sound of squeezing a can of oil to lubricate something ("Garfield", Jim Davis)
sound of food bowl hitting the head (dog (Odie) getting hit on the head with a food bowl, "Garfield", Jim Davis)
The kookaburra is a genus of birds native to australia whose name is imitative of its call. The call sounds a bit like hysterical human laughter, or maniacal cackling, depending on the species. more info, video
sound of drums ("Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa", by Verna Aardema)
sound made by a raven
sound of a small door opening. from:
movement squeaky peep rusty hinge
Sound of a skateboarder skateboarding. Skateboarder doing a trick: "Krrrrrrrr, snap! (pause) Crack! Krrrrrrrr..." user Mikemega on answerbag.com
sound of a hen, clucking ("Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa", by Verna Aardema)
sound of an earthenware pot being smashed to pieces on the ground ("Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa", by Verna Aardema)
to drink, lick with the tongue
human animal liquid eat_drink water
1. to move violently or suddenly. also: to dash, 2. to thrash or beat violently, as in "the rain lashed at the windowpanes". More rain sounds
hard_hit movement movement weather
sound of horn, or singing
to speak with sibilant utterance
cattle vocalization
Sound of a beating heart. This seems the most common spelling, used in medical texts. Also: dup-dup; ba bum; plop-plop; thud-thud; pop-pop; Sometimes the heart is said to throb and throb is also thought to have imitative origin. (Yahoo Answers, 1, 2)
human disease pounding pump heartbeat
to rove or pillage for spoils. This word may be of imitative origin, imitating the vocalization of a tomcat. More cat sounds
cat vocalization. More cat sounds
cat vocalization. More cat sounds
cat vocalization, as used in James Joyce's Ulysses. also spelled mrkgnao; mrkrgnao
Sound of sticking out one's tongue, especially to lap up something to drink. Popular with cat pictures on the internet.
Blogpost about the difference between mlem and blep
1. long low inarticulate murmur, 2. (less common) word describing the sound of doves (as in "The moan of doves in immemorial elms" in the poem "Come Down, O Maid" by Alfred Lord Tennyson), 3. (less common) the sound of wind (in the poem "the night wind", by Eugene Field: "... For the wind will moan in its ruefullest tone:
human human pain disease weather
cow vocalization
sound of an "implosion bomb". In a classic Uncle Scrooge tale by Carl Barks, Gyro Gearloose invented an "implosion bomb" that sucked up material and compacted it into a neat pile. Intended for litter collection, the Written Sound Effect was "MOOB", explicitly stated to be "BOOM" backwards. TvTropes
bird species also called Morepork, in Australia, two bird species known elsewhere as the tawny frogmouthabout this bird
bird species also called mopoke or frogmouth
cat vocalization. More cat sounds
cat vocalization (Doggies by Sandra Boynton). More cat sounds
sound made by murlocs (creatures in the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft. also: mrclughluhlua, maagluuuuughhhhhh, mrglmrglmrglmrgl, aurrrrrrrrruuuuggguglugglugglugluguaa (according to players)
sound with closed lips not wanting to speak
to speak indistinctly
to chew steadily. Find more chewing noises
1. subdued continuous sound (often human voices), 2. to murmur, (less common) verb describing the sound of a swarm of bees or flies (as in "murmuring of innumerable bees", from the poem "Come Down, O Maid" by Alfred Lord Tennyson)
to speak almost inaudibly with closed lips
this is one of several suggestions in response to the question of how to write the sound of a bull, on wiki-answers. also: rrrruuuurrrr, moo, low, hrrooonnh, huuuooohar. if you need a verb: bulls "bellow" (not directly imitative)
laughter, this is usually an evil sounding laugh. also: muahaha, muhaha
interjection. melodic childish taunting phrase, expressing a feeling of superiority or contempt for another. Meaning is similar to sticking your tongue out or laughing at someone. Often pronounced in a nasal voice. see also: neener, neener; nyah, nyah / nya, nya
goat vocalization
to chatter aimlessly
French police siren (ref)
police traffic siren tone alarm car automotive
interjection, typically used to taunt, ridicule, or boast in a childish manner. Verbal way of sticking your tongue out or laughing at someone. Often pronounced in a nasal voice. See also: nyah, nyah; na na, na NA na. WikiAnswers
the cry of a horse, also: whinny
sound of individual legato notes on an electric guitar, as in the guitar part in verse of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit": neow neow, neow neow. often combined with playing "airguitar"
sound of a crying dog. from this book:
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sound of a propeller plane flying overhead (ref)
Sound of a broken power steering pump in a car Cartalk
The sound of an activated but motionless lightsaber in Star Wars movies.
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bird species name (Colaptes auratus). medium-sized member of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, is one of the few woodpecker species that migrates, and is the only woodpecker that commonly feeds on the ground. The song of the Northern Flicker is a loud wick wick wick wick or (according to some sources) a squeaky flick-a, flick-a as in its name. about this bird
interjection, typically used to taunt, ridicule, or boast in a childish manner. Verbal way of sticking your tongue out or laughing at someone. Often pronounced in a nasal voice. See also: neener, neener; na na, na NA na; nya, nya
the cry of a pig
vocal sound produced while chewing big bites of something tasty in a hurry, like the way Sesame Street's cookie monster eats (end of clip). Here's another example. Find more chewing noises
monkey vocalization, also: ook, hoo hoo hoo hoo
sound uttered by someone who is punched in the stomach. TheCrosswordSolver
interjection used to express amazement, joy, or surprise
monkey vocalization, also: hoo hoo hoo hoo
the sound produced by a large brass instrument. see also: umpa
1. strength, power (you need to put more oomph in your story) 2. sex appeal 3. a low pitched grunting or thudding sound (Oomph! grunted the boxer when punched in the gut).
also spelled: untz. Sound of the repetitive beat in rave music (a kind of electronic dance music)
coughing sound, used by a recurring character named Lorraine from the TV show Mad TV. She makes this sound when clearing her throat, also perhaps in disgust and/or satisfaction as well as in times of awkward silence to ease the tension. It is normally accompanied with a saying such as "god that's cute" while she unknowingly destroys the property of others when checking things out. Laymen can make this sound as well in their everyday life to add comedic relief to a conversation making references to Lorraine, as well as to describe something disgusting. Video: Clip 1, Clip 2, Clip 3.
interjection used typically to express mild apology, surprise, or dismay, also: woops, whoops
interjection expressing pain or displeasure
a typical exclamation expressing pain
Fox vocalization. It sounds like a quick series of very high pitched barks.
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Nocturnal bird of prey. The name is thought to have imitative origins, imitating the owl's vocalizations. Wikipedia
sound of a coyote howling ("Borreguita and the Coyote: A Tale from Ayutla, Mexico", by Verna Aardema)
sound of a handgun
to walk with a soft dull tread
sound of a trumpet ("the ceremonial band" by James Reeves, in "Noisy poems" by Jill Bennett)
sound of a puck hit during hockey (ref)
to strike lightly
to make a series of light striking sounds
sound of a woodpecker rapping with its beak on a tree Lucy Cousins children's book
bird species name, especially the eastern wood pewee. about this bird
any of various tree frogs that peep shrilly, especially the spring peeper
sound of an aluminum bat hitting a baseball (ref)
sound produced by a lasergun
Any of eight species of birds of the genus Contopus (family Tyrannidae); it is named for its call, which is monotonously repeated from an open perch. In North America a sad, clear "pee-oo-wee" announces the presence of the eastern wood pewee (C. virens), while a blurry "peeurrr" is the call of the western wood pewee (C. sordidulus). about this bird. also spelled peewee
subfamily of birds also called Lapwing. Also: any of several related plovers. about this bird. also spelled peewit
Ignition of a lightsaber in Star Wars movies. Also: Tshww, pssshhew Reddit
1. used to express relief or fatigue 2. used to express disgust at or as if at an unpleasant odor
bird species, see eastern phoebe
interjection used to express repudiation or disgust
sound of an air-pistol, or pistol with silencer. also: ft
sound of an automatic glass door opening (ref)
sound of a fife ("the ceremonial band" by James Reeves, in "Noisy poems" by Jill Bennett). a fife is a small, high-pitched, transverse flute that is similar to the piccolo, but louder and shriller due to its narrower bore
(Strepera graculina) large, mostly black bird, with a bright yellow eye, found in Australasia. voice: The main call is a loud "currawong", which gives the bird its name. Other frequent sounds include deep croaks and a wolf whistle about this bird
Pika, also repeated pikapika, is Japanese and means shiny or sparkly. It is an example of sound symbolism in Japanese. The name of the Pokemon character Pikachu comes from 'pika' here meaning the sound an electric spark makes, and 'chu', the sound a mouse makes.
an abrupt, ringing sound, a bullet striking something, or a computer tone
game of table-tennis, imitative origin
1. to peep or chirp, as a chick does. 2. A short, high-pitched radio signal 3. pip-pip-pip: sound of footsteps ("Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa", by Verna Aardema)
the sound of rain, a repetitive pattering sound. More rain sounds
(Ortalis vetula) a large bird in the Cracidae family. The call is a loud, raucous RAW-pa-haw or cha-cha-LAW-ka, often by several birds in a rhytmical chorus. link1, video
(verb) 1. to make a tinkling sound 2. to cause to make a tinkling sound. (noun) a tinkling metallic sound
Plip - plip - ploop - plip - plip - plip - plip - ploop
sound of light summer rain hitting the roof (ref). More rain sounds
liquid water rain weather house
a dull striking sound
sound such as that of an object dropping into water with not that much of a splash. "plop, plop, fizz, fizz" used to be the slogan in Alka Seltzer commercials for many years.
heavy sound of landing
to pluck a string instrument, or to suddenly drop
dry hit, such as when a wooden baseball bat hits a baseball.
1. interjection used to indicate a sudden vanishing: The magician waved a wand, and poof! The birds disappeared! (often with a little cloud of smoke) In this sense poof may be imitative. 2. effeminate man or male homosexual. In this sense poof is not imitative
Sound of an old pistol firing, according to a post on Yahoo!Answers
Chewing gum bubble popping. from:
Children's euphemism meaning excrement. This word is thought to be of imitative origin
sound of rapping, knocking, or explosive. in the media: Snap, Crackle, and Pop are the cartoon mascots of Kellogg's breakfast cereal Rice Krispies. They are named after the sound rice krispies make when they are dropped in a bowl of milk. Find more explosions.
Sound of a poorly running motorcycle engine. The sound emphasis is on the 'p' and 't' rather than the vowels. Janet writes: "My sister used the above expression to describing a problem she had on starting a new motorcycle - it was jerking along as if it had 'kangaroo juice' in the tank. She assumed a "Gangnam Style" stance and dance to illustrate it, while saying "there I was going 'potato-potato-potato' - what a show-up!" She says that this expression is often used within her group of motorcycling friends, usually in connection with novice riders, although it may be in use more widely across the UK. The sound emphasis seems to be on the 'p' and 't' rather than the vowels." (thanks Janet!)
sound of a blow / collision
To talk or chatter idly or meaninglessly; babble or prate. Possibly of imitative origin. Etymonline
sound produced by cats when sociable or (sometimes) when distressed. also: purr. More cat sounds
Ignition of a lightsaber in Star Wars movies. Also: Tshww, PHCKSHIIIIiooW Reddit
The sound of a lightsaber being shoved into a door to melt it (Star Wars movies)
sound uttered to get a person's attention without alerting others, to tell a secret for example. often followed by whispering
spitting out something solid such as a cherry pit ("Garfield", Jim Davis)
sound of pounding ("Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa", by Verna Aardema)
Sound of an engine misfire in a car Cartalk
to vomit, of imitative origin
(possibly of imitative origin) mechanical device for raising/moving water or gas
sound of a drum ("the ceremonial band" by James Reeves, in "Noisy poems" by Jill Bennett)
sound of a kick (Garfield, Jim Davis)
a sound produced by cats, when sociable or sometimes when distressed. also: prr. More cat sounds
bird vocalization, cry of a duck. More duck sounds
to utter words in a rapid and confused manner
disturbance, uproar
to complain
dog barking. from this book:
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to strike, esp. with a quick, smart, or light blow
short for raspberry tart, rhyming slang for fart: a sound of contempt made by protruding the tongue between the lips and expelling air forcibly to produce a vibration; broadly : an expression of disapproval or contempt. Also "rasp", "razz" or "Bronx cheer". As in "blowing a raspberry", "making a Bronx cheer". Ref: thesneeze , wikipedia.
Word imitating the sound of the side-drum and used for music pieces, especially in opera, of a military-march character.
sharp rapping sound repeated, often a machine gun. also : rat-a-tat; bratat
1. rapid succession of short sharp sounds, 2. an instrument that makes a rattling noise
The word 'rattlesnake' is the words 'rattle' and 'snake' joined together. Rattlesnakes receive their name for the rattle located at the end of their tails. The word 'rattle' is likely of imitative origin.
(Calidris canutus) is a medium sized shorebird. name may be imitative of the birds vocalization, sometimes described as a soft "knut", or a soft "quer-wer", though usually the bird is silent. link1, link2
sound of a squeaky metal hinge ("Garfield", Jim Davis)
frog vocalization
banjo music
sound of an electric drill (ref)
drill engine movement mechanism buzz
1. to utter a a full deep prolonged cry. Typical cry of a lion 2. loud boisterous laughter. roaring with laughter is in response to something absolutely hilarious
sound of a car when driving fast
sound of deep prolonged cry ("Garfield", Jim Davis)
dog barking. (Doggies by Sandra Boynton)
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this is one of several suggestions in response to the question of how to write the sound of a bull, on wiki-answers. also: moo, low, hrrooonnh, huuuooohar, muuhhhrrr. if you need a verb: bulls "bellow" (not directly imitative)
RRUUMBLE SCRUNCH SCRUUMBLE SCRUUUNCHH
Sounds made by a bulldozer. From:
construction equipment machine heavy engine
drumming sound. Also a musical style similar to reggae
dog vocalization. Find more dog vocalizations
First used by Astro on the cartoon The Jetsons and later by Scooby-Doo in the Scooby-Doo cartoon series; both characters are dogs who speak broken English with the insertion of many r's. Wiktionary
to make a low heavy continuous sound
sound of a washing machine , "[Aredelia] found Starling in the warm laundry room, dozing against the slow rump-rump of a washing machine."
(Thomas Harris, Silence of the Lambs, 1988)
to give forth a succession of light crisp sounds
sound of a flying arrow
Sound of a shotgun getting ready to be used, also known as racking the gun video (thanks, Gus!)
sound of sliding metal on metal. verb: The metal rings schliked along the rod as I slid the curtain open to peer into the room. (thank you Larry!)
Schlikt replaced the usual snikt sound of super hero Wolverine's claws, during the period he was left without the adamantium covering on his bones.
sound of a person slipping on something, e.g. wet floor ("Garfield", Jim Davis)
schwump schwump schwump schwump
sound of windshield wipers of a car during heavy rain (ref). More rain sounds. More car sounds
rain weather automotive liquid water
to tear or mark a surface with something sharp or jagged
to utter a shrill piercing cry. note: the vocalization of eagles is often called screaming, although according to this wikipedia article, Bald Eagles normally squeak and have a shrill cry, punctuated by grunts, and the scream that is found in films this is usually the call of a Red-tailed Hawk, dubbed into films for dramatic effect.
any of a group of South American bird species (Horned Screamer, Crested Screamer, and Black-necked Screamer) with a loud high-pitched call, which may explain the name. about this bird
1. a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror, 2. the high pitched sound the tires of a car make when it turns at high speed
human human pain animal engine automotive movement crack
a screech
to make a crunching sound, to crush or crunch, or to crumple or squeeze
sound of a sword drawn from a sheath, also: shiiiiiing, vzzzzt
exclamation used to introduce an extraordinary deed, story, or transformation - - She prayed for his arrival and shazam! There he was. Shazam is also the name of the wizard in Captain Marvel comics and the title of Marvel comic books.
exclamation human voice surprise
interjection used to express disbelief or exasperation. As in: Sheesh, stop shouting at me like that!. Alternative to saying Jesus! in order to be less offensive. Also: geez.
sound of a sword drawn from a sheath. also: shashing, vzzzzt
the sound of silence (!), as used in manga comics (ref)
the sound of female masturbation Yahoo answers
sound of objects flying by. from:
interjection used especially in driving away an unwanted animal
sound of a karate kick/chop, also: swah / shwah. from:
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to utter a loud sharp cry, screech
footsteps of someone who does not fully lift feet off the ground while walking (old / injured)
sound of swimming ("Borreguita and the Coyote: A Tale from Ayutla, Mexico", by Verna Aardema)
human animal movement liquid water
command to be quiet, often paired with holding the index finger vertically against the lips
sound of skiing through the snow (ref)
sound of a punch. from:
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The sifaka is a genus of lemur found in Madagascar. The name is an onomatopoeia of their "shi-fak" alarm call. Wikipedia
to emit a deep breath, sometimes expressing weariness
to make a hissing sound
to burn with a hissing sound, buzz
to make a shrill sound
bird vocalization
bird vocalization
cry of a rat
sound of nails on a blackboard (ref)
nails human school scratch crack
Used to express amazement, shock, and excitement, due to it being a common outcome when one types random letters on a keyboard. KnowYourMeme
skwee brrumm brrumm skoooooo skooooo
Sounds made by a front loader (Diggers go by Steve Light, all caps in the book SKWEE BRRUMM BRRUMM SKOOOOOO SKOOOOO)
engine rubble sand stone dirt metal
to beat, shut with a noise
smart blow as with the open hand. Find more hit/ punch words
to behave (feed) in a careless noisy fashion
1. to spill or splash (a liquid) copiously or clumsily, 2. to agitate in a liquid (eg. slosh clothes in a solution of bleach and detergent), 3. to splash, wade, or flounder in water or another liquid
to fall or sink
to make a sucking noise while eating or drinking
to separate wet lips while lightly sucking, thereby producing a sharp noise
1. to make a cracking sound, eg. snapping your fingers, or a camera making a photo (sound of the shutter). in the media: Snap, Crackle, and Pop are the cartoon mascots of Kellogg's breakfast cereal Rice Krispies. They are named after the sound rice krispies make when they are dropped in a bowl of milk 2. the "sound" of someone's pride being hurt. this is another example of "non-auditory onomatopoeia". other examples: bling bling, yoink and shiiin
hard_hit light_hit crack music
The ignition of a lightsaber in Star Wars novels written by Timothy Zahn. Also: pssshhew, Tshww, PHCKSHIIIIiooW
to make an angry sound while showing teeth
to make an explosive noise to clear the nostrils, probably of imitative origin, see also atchoo
laughter. indicating derision or perhaps an immature reaction to lewd material, can have connotations of being mean spirited - laughing at someone else's expense
to draw air audibly up the nose especially for smelling
to show or express disdain or scorn. also: snuffle
"snikt" in the Marvel comic books is the written sound of super hero Wolverine's claws popping. Replaced with schlikt during the period he was left without the adamantium covering on his bones.
sound of a single cut of scissors
to snort, to make harsh noises through nose and mouth while sleeping
1. cry of a pig, but horses snort too, sometimes 2. the act or sound of sniffing powdered tabacco or cocaine into the nose 3. suppressed laughter, a burst of laughter through the nose - since this is viewed as so embarrassing, when someone snorts with laughter, it's generally at something surprisingly hilarious
to catch the breath convulsively, usually when crying
sound of a punch to the face (Batman 1960s tv show). Find more hit/ punch words
(Porzana carolina) A small, secretive bird of freshwater marshes, the Sora is the most common and widely distributed rail in North America. voice: Call is a long, high descending whinny. Also a two-noted "sor-AH" call, with second note higher. about this bird
sound of rain drops hitting a window pane (in the poem Weather by Eve Merriam, in Noisy poems by Jill Bennett). More rain sounds
light_hit weather liquid water
to dash water upon
landing with a smacking sound
sound of lightning (in "Mr. Brown can moo, can you?" by Dr. Seuss), for the sound of thunder: see also explosion
to spatter (something), especially to soil with splashes of liquid
make a splashing sound, to make a certain noise or sound, to walk through mud or mire, to cause a liquid to spatter about. also: sploosh
the sound of a pie hitting someone in the face (Garfield (Jim Davis) comic)
eat_drink movement liquid water food wet
sound of a piano landing on someone's head ("Garfield", Jim Davis)
spitting out a mouthful of liquid ("Garfield", Jim Davis)
eat_drink movement liquid water
1. to spit out or spray particles of saliva or food from the mouth in noisy bursts, 2. to spit out words or sounds in an excited or confused manner, 3. to make sporadic spitting or popping sounds
a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
to cry out loudly
cry of a bird
cry of a rat (also: skreek), or to utter a short shrill cry or noise
to utter a short shrill cry or noise
1. to strike or press with crushing force; crush down; squash. 2. to put down, suppress, or silence, as with a crushing retort or argument. 3. to make a splashing sound. 4. to tread heavily in water, mud, wet shoes, etc., with such a sound.
sound of walking through mud. from:
A short, irregular curve or twist, as in writing or drawing. Possibly a blend of squirm and wriggle
To twist one's body with snakelike motions from shame or embarrassment, or to evade a question. Possibly imitative
to eject liquid in a jet
to squeeze, squash
sound of an old dial telephone. Dialing 1 is "ssinda." Dialing 9 is "sssssinda." (ref ). More telephone sounds
sound of an explosion. Find more explosions.
making a harsh noise
to play a guitar. see also thrum
sound of landing (after a jump). also: tup. from:
A beam of light. Poet Gino Severini referred to light as going 'szszszszszsz' and 'stzsssssss'. Willard Bohn, Modern Visual Poetry
sound of noodles being sucked (manga)
sound of whispering
sound of a karate chop. from:
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to dash violently, make a noise of clashing swords
sound of an object moving through air or water
sound of walking through tall grass. from:
Nike brand logo, but also the sound of rushing air or water
A beam of light. Poet Gino Severini referred to light as going 'szszszszszsz' and 'stzsssssss'. Willard Bohn, Modern Visual Poetry
sound of an arrow being shot from a bow ("Sebgugugu the Glutton: A Bantu Tale from Rwanda", by Verna Aardema)
interjection, used as mock fanfare to call attention to something remarkable. also: ta-dah, tada
Sound of a running horse
sound of thin high heels or pumps. also: tap, tap, tap
sound of a machine gun (title of a Roy Lichtenstein painting)
to strike lightly
1. to gossip, 2. to chatter aimlessly (imitative origin)
sound of chopping off branches of wood ("Sebgugugu the Glutton: A Bantu Tale from Rwanda", by Verna Aardema)
laughter. giggle, mouth covered with hand, embarrassed and/or coy laugh
bird vocalization, the cry of an owl. also: hoo hoo, hoot, tu-whu, whit woo, twit twoo
sounds coming out of the loudspeaker in the subway during an important announcement (ref)
human voice electronic static noise crack
sound of a helicopter. Find all helicopter sounds
sound of badminton rackets hitting the shuttle
(of the heart) to beat strongly
sound of a hit or punch (Batman comics) Find more hit/ punch words
to play a guitar
sound of a running horse
to hit with a dull sound
1. to strike or beat with or as if with something thick or heavy so as to cause a dull sound, as in a punch during a fight, or the sound of heavy footsteps 2. a verb for sound made by a big engine, as in thumping, chunking engines going.. (from the poem "engineers" by Jimmy Garthwaite, in "Noisy poems" by Jill Bennett)
sound of a blow to a metal object (features in a Roy Lichtenstein painting
sound of impact
the sound of flogging. Find more hit/ punch words
Spiderman web shooter
sound of a kick against someone's body (head, for example). from:
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sound of a baseball, hitting a catcher's mitt (ref)
Sound produced by quickly opening a folding fan. Urban Dictionary. Made famous by drag queen Katya Zamolodchikova
a light rhythmic audible tap or beat
sound of a clock. also: tic toc
Possibly of onomatopoeic origin, from the sound of light hammering on metal. Etymonline
a gentle, ringing sound. Also means "to urinate" (in sort of a childish way) possibly because of the sound.
sound of sleigh bells, (features in the poem "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe)
sound of bells
sound of suppressed giggle
sound of a dog's claws as he/she walks on a wooden floor (ref)
sound of clicking with the tongue ("Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa", by Verna Aardema)
Sound of a ticking clock (Squeak, Rumble, Whomp Whomp Womp. Wynton Marsalis & Paul Rogers, 2012
sound of horse's hooves. used in the poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes.
Tlot tlot, tlot tlot! Had they heard it? The horse-hooves, ringing clear;
Tlot tlot, tlot tlot, in the distance! Were they deaf that they did not hear?
The sound of a leaking faucet (Squeak, Rumble, Whomp Whomp Womp. Wynton Marsalis & Paul Rogers, 2012)
Tluuck tluck tlawck tlock tlaack tlack tlick!
Sound of a pizzicato violin (Squeak, Rumble, Whomp Whomp Womp. Wynton Marsalis & Paul Rogers, 2012
sound of a woodpecker rapping with his beak on a tree Plays of Edmond Rostand: The Eaglet
sound of a helicopter. more helicopter sounds
funeral bells (features in the poem "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe)
a monotonous beating, rhythm, or rhythmical sound / a percussive musical instrument played with hands
to blow or sound an instrument (as a horn)
sound of a flute ("the ceremonial band" by James Reeves, in "Noisy poems" by Jill Bennett)
quavering or warbling in singing
bird species name, see gray-winged trumpeter
Ignition of a lightsaber in Star Wars movies. Also: PHCKSHIIIIiooW Reddit
pronounced as an alveolar click; often in quick repetition, as an exclamation of contempt, disdain, impatience, etc.
bird vocalization, the cry of an owl. also: hoot, hoo hoo, terwit terwoo, twit twoo, whit woo
sound of engine knocking. Car Talk
sound of a shuriken, or throwing star, hitting a target
Common name for auto rickshaw, imitative of the sound of the small two-stroke engine (thailandtuktuk.net).
Also called trishaw, auto, rickshaw, autorick, bajaj, rick, tricycle, mototaxi, or baby taxi.
sound of landing (after a jump). from:
sound of a guitar, or of a bow (and arrow)
bird vocalization (small bird)
loudspeaker for high frequencies
to touch lightly, or to play with. imitative origin
bird vocalization, cry of an owl. also: hoo hoo, hoot, tu-whu, terwit terwoo, whit woo
to utter a succession of light chirping or tremulous sounds, chirrup
the sound of a bullet hitting the ground (features in Roy Lichtenstein painting "Live Ammo (Tzing!)")
exclamation expressing pain, frustration or annoyance
1. sound of coughing, 2. used to indicate the sound of a cough or grunt or to express disgust or horror
interjection used to indicate affirmation, agreement, or gratification, also: huh
interjection used to indicate dismay or concern
the sound produced by a large brass instrument. see also: Oompah
The sound of rave music or the sound a raver makes while raving, the sound of a techno groove
sound of a fast driving car or an explosion (Also the title of a Roy Lichtenstein painting. Find more explosions.
explosion engine automotive movement
(Catharus fuscescens) bird species belonging to the larger group of thrushes. voice: Song a resonating, ethereal "da-vee-ur, vee-ur, veer, veer," descending slightly in pitch. Call note is a nasal "phew" or "veer" about this bird
Sound of a moving object (Also the title of a Roy Lichtenstein painting
sound of explosive impact (weapon) (features in the Roy Lichtenstein painting "O.K., Hot Shot"). Find more explosions. Find more weapon sounds.
Engine revving up and down Cartalk
Sound of a lightsaber swinging through the air in Star Wars movies. Also: Ffffkrrrrshhzzzwooooom..woom..woooom..
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Sound of a whistle of an old steam locomotive. This is a high-pitched one. A lower-pitched one might do "vroo-vroo"
Sound of a whistle of an old steam locomotive. This would be a low-pitched one. A high-pitched one would be more like "vreeeeeeeeeeeeeeew"
sound of a car
In Doctor Who comic strips, the sound of the Tardis is represented as vworp! vworp!
the sound of a sword drawn from a sheath. Also: shiiiiing, shashing
sound of a train horn (ref)
bird vocalization, cry of a duck. More duck sounds
brass instrument effect of using a mute, or electric guitar sound effect (wah pedal)
interjection used to express exuberance or enthusiasm or to attract attention
duck vocalization. More duck sounds
sound of a hit or punch (Batman comics). Find more hit/ punch words
violent noisy movement
hit/blow. Find more hit/ punch words
siren
to shed tears
sound of explosive impact (Roy Lichtenstein painting). Find more explosions. Find more weapon/a> sounds.
to strike sharply. Find more hit/ punch words
a heavy blow. Find more hit/ punch words
sound of a hit / punch (Garfield, Jim Davis). Find more hit/ punch words
1. to throw one's self quickly, or by an abrupt motion; to turn suddenly; (eg. she whapped down on the floor; the fish whapped over), 2. to beat or strike, 3. a blow, or quick, smart stroke. Find more hit/ punch words
Sound of a canine syphoning drink from high-velocity hydropneumatic system, or sprinkler. Also: Wharrgarbl. Example, KnowYourMeme. Thanks, Joshua!
Animal liquid eat_drink water dog jet spray mouth
1. pig vocalization, also: oink, grunt 2. (human) exclamation expressing positive excitement.
to breathe with difficulty usually with a whistling sound
Sound of a chainsaw being started
exclamation of astonishment or relief making a whistling sound
a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
to moan
to utter a low somewhat shrill protracted sound
horse vocalization, to neigh especially in a low or gentle way
bird species noted for its call. about this bird
see eastern whipbird
to move swiftly with a vibratory sound, eg of a small electric motor, electronic film transport in an analog photo camera.
to make a sibilant sound
to speak softly under one's breath
tubular wind instrument, or the act of whistling
cry of an owl. also: hoo hoo, hoot, tu-whu, terwit terwoo
a humming, hissing sound
1. command to stop (horse) 2. command to slow an action or thought, often used to express alarm or astonishment
sound of a hit / punch (Garfield, Jim Davis). Find more hit/ punch words
sound of palm-muted rhythmic strumming on an electric guitar with wah pedal, as in the intro of Jimi Hendrix’s "Voodoo Chile", for example. often combined with playing "airguitar". see also: neow, jug, bwow-chcka-bwow
the sound of an explosion. Find more explosions
1. to cry out or creating a disturbance. Also: whoopee, whoop it up, whoop-de-doo. 2. Sound of a siren (whoop, whoop, whoop)
an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (or B. pertussis). It's characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a "whooping" sound when the person breathes in
bird species name, the tallest North American bird, an endangered crane species named for its whooping sound and call
interjection used typically to express mild apology, surprise, or dismay, also: oops, woops
a sibilant sound, or a swift movement or flow
to beat, strike. Find more hit/ punch words
sound of a helicopter. Find more helicopter sounds
the sound of colliding bodies, a slamming sound, or the sound of a punch to the jaw. Find more hit/ punch words
sound of a helicopter. Find more helicopter sounds
When the fracture of a weak snow layer causes an upper layer to collapse, making a whumpfing sound.
Whumpf has been adopted as a technical avalanche term to describe the sound of a collapsing snowpack when you cross the snow. For instance, "we got a lot of whumpfing today", or "the snowpack whumpfed like rolling thunder just before it released and caught us." Avalanche Encyclopedia
sound of a helicopter. Find more helicopter sounds
bird species (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus). a large sandpiper of the interior West (north america) and the ocean beaches, the willet is known by its piercing calls and bright black-and-white flashing wings. Call: a loud, ringing "pill-will-willet.". about this bird
A sound recording played backward.
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signature laugh of cartoon character Elmer Fudd
(automotive) sound of a bad bearing in the timing belt tensioner
signature laugh of cartoon character Daffy Duck, often uttered when Daffy has to escape from someone he has just pulled a prank on
siren
dog vocalization. Find more dog vocalizations
Sound of a lightsaber swinging through the air in Star Wars movies. Also:vrãu, vrãu Reddit
Sound of a police car in the United States. Police often use the siren intermittently. Also spelled whoop whoop. This onomatopoeia is used in the chorus of the 1993 hip hop track Sound of da Police by KRS-One. Hear a police car
interjection used typically to express mild apology, surprise, or dismay, also: oops, whoops
interjection used to express amazement
The sound of the signature repetitive bass (wobble bass) in 'dubstep' music (a kind of electronic dance music).
Other dubstep sounds: WOB WOB WOB WEB WEEEEEB WEEB WOOOB WOOOOB breeeeaaaaa breaaaaaaa WOBB WOBB, nehnehweeh, YOI YOI YOI WAHBWUHB -
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Catchphrase used by Rick from the cartoon Rick & Morty Fandom
the sound of someone muttering, grunting, in protest (Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa, by Verna Aardema)
The sound of solid door closing and the air being pushed out as the door seals. (thanks Peter!)
sound of a helicopter. Find more helicopter sounds
noisy talk. Alternative spelling: 'yakety yak'. Also the title of a famous song by doo-wop group the Coasters (1958).
boring or empty talk - often used interjectionally especially in recounting words regarded as too dull or predictable to be worth repeating. also: yada yada
1. interjection used to express positive excitement or to attract attention, also: yoo-hoo, 2. popular name for the Grey-crowned Babbler (see babbler)
sound of a cat eating wet food (ref). More cat sounds
cat animal eatdrink food vocalization
to lament
dog vocalization. Find more dog vocalizations
growling sound
1. to utter a sharp cry; yelp. 2. to talk loudly, raucously, or coarsely.
interjection used to express exuberant delight or triumph
Sound of a loose belt in a car engine Cartalk
the traditional cry of a cowboy, often as an expression of positive excitement, similar to yahoo
a short, sharp cry of a dog. Find more dog vocalizations
exclamation expressing pain
interjection expressing shock and alarm, often for humorous effect: "Yikes! It is cold!"
cheep, like a bird
interjection used to express exuberant delight or triumph
to sing by suddenly changing from a natural voice to a falsetto and back; also: to shout or call in a similar manner
the "sound" of someone stealing something. the word is spoken to make obvious or humorous the playful theft of an item in front of others. (e.g. "you shouldn't leave your wallet lying around like that...Yoink!". used often in the cartoon series "the Simpsons")
interjection used to attract attention, also: yahoo
the sound of wind (in the poem "the night wind", by Eugene Field: "... For the wind will moan in its ruefullest tone: 'Yoooooooo!', 'Yoooooooo!', 'Yoooooooo!' ...")
to cry loudly with pain, caterwaul, howl
human pain animal vocalization
interjection expressing pain
exclamation expressing disgust
exclamation expressing disgust. Sometimes "yuck yuck" is used as the sound of laughter, but for that "yuk yuk" is used more often
laughter. similar in flavor to "har har", but more old fashioned and more hick
highly attractive or pleasing, exclamation to express joy derived from the prospect of eating tasty food
to destroy or kill by or as if by shooting
sound of a defibrillator (ref)
medical human electronic hit electric shock therapy heart attack
a shrill humming sound, such as from a bullet or vibrating string. As a verb: to move very quickly, especially while making a high pitched sound. As a noun used figuratively, meaning zest, vitality, or (in cuisine) spicy flavor. In comedy, zing is sometimes used as an interjection to acknowledge a witty comeback. The witty comeback itself is then called a zinger.
to travel with a sharp hissing or humming sound
sound of a man falling during a fight (Batman episode 13 season 1)
the sound of a karate chop. Find more hit/ punch words
to speed along with a low hum or buzz. also: to focus a camera on an object using a zoom lens (to 'zoom in' or 'zoom out'), also imitative of sound when motorized.
sound of a bass (musical instrument) ("the ceremonial band" by James Reeves, in "Noisy poems" by Jill Bennett)
ZOOOSH ZOOOSH ZOOOOOOOSH DING DING DING
diesel train. from this book:
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the sound of a person or animal sleeping