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William A Hupy
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Huff

Postby William A Hupy » Thu May 09, 2024 10:26 am

Is this an example of onomatopoeia? The word origin is mysterious, yet I found a reference to a huff cap, meaning someone with an inflated ego. Also, it seems to be one of those words that begs rhyming with associated concepts: puff, snuff, bluff, fluff. As slush, flush, gush all have to do with watery. I’m certain there is a word for that, but I don’t know what it is.
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Re: Huff

Postby Slava » Thu May 09, 2024 10:39 am

Pretty much the same meaning as onomatopoeia, but I think the word you're looking for is 'imitative'.
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