Monday, August 5, 2013

Lesson 81--Onomatopoeia (part three)



cha-ching


This is the sound of a cash register drawer opening.  This sound is used to indicate money.  It is a very positive sound.

i.e.       We're going to be rich.  Cha-ching!
            This idea is worth millions.  Cha-ching!

splash


This is the sound of water falling out of a glass onto another surface, or a car racing through a puddle and splashing people.

This can also be used as a verb

i.e.       The truck drove through a large puddle and splashed me.

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