ALL meanings of onomatopoeia
on·o·mat·o·poe·ia
O o - noun onomatopoeia The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g., cuckoo, sizzle ). 1
- noun onomatopoeia word imitating sound 1
- noun onomatopoeia the formation of a word, as cuckoo, meow, honk, or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent. 1
- noun onomatopoeia a word so formed. 1
- noun onomatopoeia the use of imitative and naturally suggestive words for rhetorical, dramatic, or poetic effect. 1
- uncountable noun onomatopoeia 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. 0
- noun onomatopoeia the formation of words whose sound is imitative of the sound of the noise or action designated, such as hiss, buzz, and bang 0
- noun onomatopoeia the use of such words for poetic or rhetorical effect 0
- noun onomatopoeia formation of a word by imitating the natural sound associated with the object or action involved; echoism (Ex.: tinkle, buzz, chickadee, etc.) 0
- noun onomatopoeia the use of words whose sounds reinforce their meaning or tone, as in poetry 0