atishoo

English

Etymology

Both onomatopoeic and a pronunciation spelling of a tissue.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /əˈtɪʃuː/, enPR: ə-tĭshʹo͞o

Interjection

atishoo! (UK)

1. Synonym of achoo
   • 1943, H. Lorna Bingham, The Lost Tribe, Sydney: Winn and Co., page 24, column 1:

     [A]nd the next instant the most peculiar sounds came forth from the statue of Biggoon. "Ah-tishoo!" said the spirit voice, "Oh! Oh! ah-tish-oo!"

Noun

atishoo (plural atishoos) (UK)

1. Synonym of achoo