Definitions

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  • interjection especially used by children The sound of a car engine.

Etymologies

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Onomatopoeic.

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Examples

  • He now says "brrm, brrrrrm" when he sees it, claps when it mixes, and even wants to help stir. email - h_hamilton3 at yahoo dot com

    Book Giveaway: Confetti Cakes For Kids by Elisa Strauss 2008

  • She smiled affectionately at her son, who carried on playing, oblivious to everything as he pushed cars round and round a wooden garage with accompanying "brrm 'sounds.

    Unexpected Complications Neil, Joanna 1995

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