Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it represents. Fx words like “buzz” or “crash” emulate the sounds associated with their meanings. Examples of Common Onomatopoeias Here are 12 examples of onomatopoeia in common language. As you’ll see, many of these appear in movie dialogue and songs… Continue reading Onomatopoeia in Film and TV. Meaning, Definition & Examples