sound of laughter; grinding teeth; machine gun fire; bird call
Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesonomatopoeia
to describe the sound of laughter
neutralOften used for a clear, bright laugh, especially from a child or a happy person.
After hearing the joke, she giggled.
The children played on the grass, letting out gleeful giggles.
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to describe the sound of grinding teeth
neutralUsed when someone is clenching or grinding their teeth, often due to anger, pain, or extreme cold.
He was so angry that his teeth were grinding audibly.
He was so cold that his teeth were chattering loudly.
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to describe the sound of machine gun fire
neutralImitates the rapid, repetitive sound of automatic gunfire.
The sound of machine guns chattering could be heard in the distance.
In the movie, the machine guns rattled as they swept the area with fire.
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to describe the call of certain birds
neutralCommonly used for birds like chickens, hens, or pigeons.
A hen will cluck after laying an egg.
In the early morning, pigeons cooed under the eaves.