Onomatopoeic Sounds II Flashcards
A sound similar to a series of quickly repeated knocks / the part of a rattlesnake’s tail that produces a noise.
“The explosion ________ the cups on the table”
Rattled
To make a long, loud, deep sound.
“We could hear the lions ___________ at the other end of the zoo.”
Roaring
To make an unpleasant, loud, high-pitched noise/cry.
“Betty screamed and ________ all the way round the rollercoaster”
Screeched
To (cause to) move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise / Close violently.
“The wind blew through the open windows and the door __________”
Slammed
To drink a liquid noisily as a result of sucking air into the mouth at the same time as the liquid.
“I wish you wouldn’t _________ your soup like that”.
Slurp
To take air in quickly through your nose, usually to stop the liquid inside the nose from flowing out.
“You’re ___________ a lot - do you have a cold?”
Sniffing
To breathe in a very noisy way while you are sleeping.
“Sometimes my husband _______ so loudly, it keeps me awake at night”
Snores
To move in water so that drops of it go in all directions / the noise of something hitting or moving in water.
“There was a __________ as he jumped into the swimming pool”
Splash
To hit something gently, and often repeatedly, especially making short, sharp noises.
“I could hear him ________ his fingers on the desk”
Tapping
To hit something hard, making a loud noise.
“Open up - it’s the police!” shouted the police officer, _______ on the door”
Banging
To make a high sound by forcing air through a small hole or passage, especially through the lips.
“Someone was _________ Beatles tunes outside my window”
Whistling
