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atchoo

|at-choo|

A1

/əˈtʃuː/

sneeze sound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'atchoo' originates from the sound of sneezing, imitating the noise made when someone sneezes.

Historical Evolution

'atchoo' has been used in English to mimic the sound of sneezing for centuries, with no significant change in form or meaning.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Interjection 1

a representation of the sound of a sneeze.

Atchoo! She sneezed loudly, startling everyone in the room.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/19 22:01