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achoo

|a-choo|

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/əˈtʃuː/

sneeze sound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'achoo' originates from the sound of a sneeze, imitating the noise made when sneezing.

Historical Evolution

The word 'achoo' has been used in English to represent the sound of sneezing for centuries, with no significant transformation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant the sound of a sneeze, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Interjection 1

a sound made to imitate the noise of a sneeze.

He sneezed loudly, 'Achoo!'

Last updated: 2025/02/21 08:51