JACK'S WINNING WORDS 10/10/06
“Better one timely squawk than constant talk.” (Folk Wisdom of Mexico) Look for that one timely occasion when you can let out a pertinent squawk. Squawk is an interesting word, isn’t it? ;-) Jack
QUESTION FROM P. O.: I'm blocking --- what is the term for a word whose sound (pronunciation) is also the definition?
ANSWER FROM JACK: ONOMATOPOEIA
1 comment:
squawk - to complain or protest, especially in a loud or raucous voice
pertinent - just to the purpose; ADAPTED to the end proposed
Sounds like squawking, to be effective, must really be in relationship to the one being squawked at--someone must needs be listening. Hope we all can squawk at the right time.
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