Mar 18, 2014 · The onomatapoeia theory is, as far as I'm aware, correct stemming from 1852. It's first published use was from Henry Thoreau who referenced the sound of sleeping locusts …

Jan 18, 2023 · The representation of "zzzzzzz" for snoring comes from the English alphabet and is used as an onomatopoeia to represent the sound of snoring. An onomatopoeia is a word …

What is the most common or correct spelling of "zzzzz"? (1) zzzzz (5 letters)(2) ;zzzz (4 letters) (3)   zzz (3 letters) My question stems from when I first wrot...

Aug 17, 2020 · Zzzzzzz matches the deep sound of snores. I personally do snore very lightly, my mom recorded it and you ...

May 26, 2011 · Zzzzzzz snored president Timothy. Instructor , Volume 67 in 1957: A little girl who had learned her alphabet began by Awakening and followed the alphabet all through the day, …

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I suppose someone decided that the closest sound to snoring that they could use onomatopoeia for was a buzzing sound and "zzzzzzz" works fairly well there...there is no way to denote the …

290 votes, 64 comments. true. This guy actually has a really good post about the topic, including an alternate theory that it originated with comic strips.

Nov 23, 2015 · 1967 V. C. Welburn Johnny so Long ii. i. 46 Lola: (makes buzzing noise) Zzzzzzz. 1975 New Yorker 21 Apr. 36/3 David sits in the chair, puts his arms on the armrests, presses …

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