A LIST OF SOUNDS/ONOMATOPEIAS FOR WRITERS:
bam (a sudden loud noise/sudden impact)
bang (a loud noise like an explosion or gunshot)
beep (a short high-pitched electronic sound)
biff (a short, sharp movement)
blip (a short, high-pitched electronic sound)
boing (representing the noise of a compressed spring suddenly released)
boom (a loud, deep, resonant sound)
buzz (a low, continuous humming sound)
ching (the sound of metal on metal)
clang (a loud, resonant metallic sound or series of sounds)
clank (a loud, sharp sound or series of sounds)
clap (the act of striking the palms together/an explosive sound)
clatter (a rattling sounds as objects fall or hit each other)
click (a short, sharp sound/a short electronic sound)
clink (a short ringing sound)
crack (a sudden explosive noise)
crackle (rapid succession of slight cracking noises)
crash (a sudden violent noise)
crunch (a muffled or grinding sound made when something is crushed)
ding (a metallic ringing sound)
ding-dong (the sound of a doorbell, like the chiming of a bell)
drip (the action of liquid falling in drops)
honk (a long and loud beep, such as that from a car horn)
jingle (a catchy rhythmic sound/light metallic clinking)
kerplunk (a loud, dull sound or plunk)
knock (to strike a surface noisily in order to attract attention/ sudden short sound caused by a blow)
patter (a repeated light tapping)
pew-pew (a sound made by a laser gun)
ping (a short high-pitched ringing)
pitter-patter (the sound of a rapid succession of light beats or taps)
pop (a light/soft explosive sound)
pow (expressing the sound of a blow or explosion)
rattle (to make a rapid succession of short/sharp knocking sounds)
screech (give a loud, harsh, piercing cry/a lour, harsh, squealing noise)
sizzle (a hissing sound made when food is frying)
slam (a loud and forceful sound caused by something being shut)
slap (a sharp sound made by a forceful blow)
smash (violent breaking of things)
snap (tp break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound)
splash (a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid)
splat (a sound of something soft and wet or heavy striking a surface)
swoosh (the sound produced by a sudden rush of air or liquid)
thud (a dull, heavy sound)
tick (a regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock)
thump (a dull pounding sound)
thunk (a dull, heavy sound, such as that of an object falling)
varoom (a roaring sound made by an engine at a high speed/revving up)
whack (to strike forcefully with a sharp blow)
whir (a low, continuous, regular sound)
whoosh (a sudden rushing movement and sound)
whump (a dull thudding sound)
wham (a forceful strike/impact)
zap (the sound of a sudden burst of energy)
buzz (bee, hornet, fly, mosquito, wasp...)
caw (blackbird, raven, rook...)
chickadee-dee (chickadee)
chirp (bird, cricket, grasshopper)
cock-a-doodle-doo (rooster)
growl (bear, canine, crocodilian, feline...)
neigh (horse, pony, zebra)
roar (bear, feline, gorilla...)
squeak (hampster, mouse, squirrel...)
whinny (horse, pony, zebra)
achoo/atishoo (the sound of a sneeze)
ahem (clearing throat to attract attention)
argh (expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration)
blech (to express distaste/gagging or retching)
blurt (to speak out suddenly and abruptly)
cough (expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound)
eek (used to express alarm, horror, or fright)
giggle (to laugh lightly in a nervous or silly manner)
glug (to drink or pour with a hallow gurgling sound)
groan (to make a deep inarticulate sound in response to pain or despair)
growl (a low rumbling noise that expresses discontent)
grunt (a short, deep sound inarticulated when angry, sullen, or lazy)
gulp (to swallow loudly and quickly)
gurgle (a hallow, bubbling sound)
hiccup (an involuntary cough-like noise)
huh (used to express scorn, anger, disbelief, surprise, amusement, or confusion)
hum (to make a steady continuous sound like a bee)
moan (a low prolonged mournful sound expressive of suffering or pleading)
mumble (speaking incoherently, like a sort of whisper)
murmur (to make sounds that are not fully intelligible)
ow (used to express sudden pain)
phew (an exhale of relief)
oops (an exclamation of surprise or of apology, as when someone drops something or makes a mistake)
ouch (an exclamation of sharp sudden pain)
squeal (to make a shrill cry/a sound of complaint or protest)
ugh (used to indicate the sound of a cough or grunt or to express disgust or horror)
yikes (used to show that you are worried, surprised, or shocked)
whimper (to make a low whining plaintive or broken sound)
whoop (a loud cry of joy or excitement/laughter)
whoops (another term for "oops")
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