Is there a list anywhere of the grunty uhh ugh hmm grr type sounds our characters might use? Struggling a bit here.
I certainly hope there is no such dictionary that would encourge writers to use more and varied phonetic sounds in their writing.
I certainly hope there is no such dictionary that would encourge writers to use more and varied phonetic sounds in their writing.
Under "grunt," The Flip Dictionary (my favorite thesaurus) lists "groan" and "snort." Not sure if that's helpful to you.
If you're looking for sounds that aren't words, it's usually better to avoid those. Occasionally, a well-placed, "Ugh!" will serve you well. But most of the time, you're better off with a detailed description instead. For example:
His eyes bulged, his face turned red, and he made a sound like a woman during the transitional phase of labor. I guess he didn't like my critique of his novel.
The groan that came out of his throat sounded like a cross between a mating baboon and a dying gorilla. Time to run for my life.
Is there a list anywhere of the grunty uhh ugh hmm grr type sounds our characters might use? Struggling a bit here.
Are there really enough different types of grunts for a dictionary?
The Oxford dons obviously had second thoughts.
Are there really enough different types of grunts for a dictionary? A grunt is pretty much a grunt, isn't it?
Enough different thoughts for an entire dictionary? A grunt is a grunt, and if you write it more than one way, readers are either going to think you're bonkers, or you'll have to explain that, hey, this is a grunt, but a different kind of grunt.
Now obviously you do have a point. I mean, let's face it...a dictionary like that was never going to be anywhere near as long as the Shorter Oxford English dictionary.Enough different thoughts for an entire dictionary? A grunt is a grunt, and if you write it more than one way, readers are either going to think you're bonkers, or you'll have to explain that, hey, this is a grunt, but a different kind of grunt.
Now obviously you do have a point. I mean, let's face it...a dictionary like that was never going to be anywhere near as long as the Shorter Oxford English dictionary.
They had collected, compiled or come up with enough grunts and noises for at least a few hundred pages though. That's my understanding. I seriously wish they'd go through with it.
Way to hang in there! With NeuroFizz's gratuitus sex sounds thrown in, this could be a SuperBowl ad by February 3.
Maybe we should start such a dictionary. Here's another offering for starters.
Hwooor Gaw! - the sound made by a person of uncouth disposition whilst hanging out of a passing car, ogling at a woman he deems attractive.
Uh oh! I see work looming on the horizon.You must write this dictionary! I'm pledging a fiver up front for my copy and I haven't even read the Amazon review yet. You have an incredible ear for grunts.
It's never been a problem. People do it all the time.ANY hoo, I am new and uncertain as to the protocol of pasting website links into posts on AW
It's never been a problem. People do it all the time.
Uh oh! I see work looming on the horizon.