Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
achoo
interjection
/əˈtʃuː/
Definition
A sound made when someone sneezes, often described as a sound of relief or a reaction to an irritant in the nose.
Examples
- “He said ‘achoo’ and startled everyone in the room.”
- “Whenever she sneezes, she always follows it up with a cheerful ‘achoo!'”
- “The cat jumped at the sudden ‘achoo’ from the unsuspecting guest.”
Meaning
Generally used to represent the sound of sneezing and can also denote someone sneezing in a light-hearted manner.
Synonyms
- what a sneeze!
- sneeze sound
- bless you
