atchoo

Sudden nose sound

Atchoo is a representation of a sneeze, used in writing to convey the sound: Atchoo! Excuse me.

It appears in dialogue, children's books, and comic strips.

Also spelled achoo.

sneeze

gesundheit

Borrowed German sneeze blessing

hanky · nose · sniffle · nasal · spray · droplets · cover · elbow · handkerchief · choo

illness

cold

Low temperature state

  • fluContagious respiratory illness
  • virusMicroscopic infectious agent
  • infectionPathogen invasion causing illness

congestion · runny nose · sick · fever · cough · germs · contagious · spreading · symptoms · under the weather

triggers

pepper

Pungent dried berry spice

  • dustFine settled particles
  • pollenFloral reproductive grains
  • featherBird's body covering

dander · perfume · incense · fumes · spores · mold · mites · bright light · cold air · irritant

reflex

involuntary

Not under conscious control

explosive · violent · chain · multiple · stifle · suppress · hold back · spasm · irritation · tickle

allergy

hay fever

Allergic rhinitis from pollen

seasonal · rhinitis · itchy · watery eyes · allergist · reaction · sensitivity · histamine · sinus

Categories
Opposites
type of bodily sound/exclamation

atchooahem

Attention-getting interjection

cough · hiccup · yawn · burp · snore

health state implied

atchoohealthy

In good physical condition

well · unaffected · dry · clean

Family

achoo, ahchoo

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G