Achoo

Pronunciation: /əˈtʃuː/

Definitions of achoo

interjection used to represent the sound of a sneeze

Example Sentences

A1 Achoo! I sneezed because of the pepper.

A2 Achoo! I think I'm catching a cold.

B1 Achoo! Excuse me, I have allergies.

B2 Achoo! I need a tissue, I feel a sneeze coming on.

C1 Achoo! I should probably take some allergy medication.

C2 Achoo! I can't stop sneezing, maybe I'm allergic to something in here.

Examples of achoo in a Sentence

formal After the speaker let out a loud 'achoo', the audience fell silent.

informal Every time she sneezes, she goes 'achoo' really loudly.

slang I always try to cover my mouth when I 'achoo' in public.

figurative The sound of the fireworks made the sky go 'achoo'.

Grammatical Forms of achoo

• past tense: achooed
• plural: achooes
• comparative: more achoo
• superlative: most achoo
• present tense: achoo
• future tense: will achoo
• perfect tense: have achooed
• continuous tense: is achooing
• singular: achoo
• positive degree: achoo
• infinitive: to achoo
• gerund: achooing
• participle: achooed

Origin and Evolution of achoo

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'achoo' is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of a sneeze.

Evolution of the word: The word 'achoo' has been used consistently over time to imitate the sound of a sneeze, and its usage has remained relatively unchanged in terms of its meaning and sound representation.