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What are words that resemble the sound they discribing?

You're asking about onomatopoeia, which is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it describes.

Here are some examples:

Animal Sounds:

* Meow (cat)

* Woof (dog)

* Moo (cow)

* Baa (sheep)

* Quack (duck)

* Cluck (chicken)

* Oink (pig)

* Roar (lion)

* Chirp (bird)

Actions and Sounds:

* Bang

* Crash

* Sizzle

* Pop

* Hiss

* Buzz

* Tick-tock

* Drip

* Thump

* Zip

* Zoom

Other Examples:

* Squelch (walking through mud)

* Gulp (drinking)

* Slurp (drinking)

* Splash (water)

* Whirr (machine)

* Click (mouse)

This is just a small selection; there are many more onomatopoeic words in English and other languages.

Let me know if you'd like to explore more specific examples or have any other questions!

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