Body Sound Names in English With Images

Body Sounds With Images

Snore

Meaning

• Making loud, rhythmic noises when sleeping due to throat vibrations.

Example 

• He snores loudly at night.
• Snoring can disrupt sleep.

Blow

Meaning

• To create a gust of air or force by exhaling forcefully through the mouth or another action.

Example

• She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
• The wind blew the leaves off the tree.

Cough

Meaning

• Forceful clearing of the throat or airways due to irritation or foreign substances.

Example

• She coughed when her throat was irritated.
• He had a cough during his cold.

Sneeze

Meaning

• A sudden and involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually accompanied by a loud sound, often in response to irritation or to clear the nasal passages.

Example

• She sneezed when she smelled the flowers.
• Sneezing is common during allergy season.

Hiccup

Meaning

• A sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle, followed by a quick closure of the vocal cords, produces a distinctive “hic” sound.

Example

• He had a hiccup after drinking fizzy soda.
• Hiccups can be annoying but usually go away on their own.

Slurp

Meaning

•  To make a loud, sucking noise while eating or drinking, often by noisily drawing in liquid or food.

Example

• He slurped his soup noisily.
• It’s considered impolite to slurp in formal settings.

Hum

Meaning

•  To produce a continuous, low, steady sound, often by vibrating or resonating.

Example

• The refrigerator hummed in the background.
• He hummed a tune while working.

Laugh/Giggle

Meaning

• To express amusement or happiness with sounds of joy.

Example

• She laughed heartily at the joke.
• The children giggled when they saw the funny clown.

Scream/Shout

Meaning

•  Scream: A high-pitched, intense sound due to strong emotions.

Example

• She screamed in fear.

Meaning

• Loud vocalization to communicate or get attention.

Example

• He shouted to be heard.

Grind the Teeth

Meaning

• Clenching and rubbing teeth together, often involuntarily, especially during sleep or stress.

Example

• He tends to grind his teeth at night.

Pant

Meaning

• Rapid, shallow breathing, usually after physical exertion or when hot.

Example

• After running, she began to pant heavily.

Clap

Meaning

• Striking hands together to make a sound, often to show appreciation or rhythm.

Example

• The audience clapped after the performance.

Mumble

Meaning

• Speaking unclearly or softly.

Example

• He mumbled his response, and I couldn’t understand him.

Cracking the knuckles

Meaning

• Making a cracking sound by bending or stretching fingers.

Example

• He had a habit of cracking his knuckles during meetings.

Crunch

Meaning

• A sharp, cracking sound, is often associated with biting or breaking something crisp.

Example

• The crunch of autumn leaves underfoot.

Groan

Meaning

• A low, moaning sound, often expressing discomfort or displeasure.

Example

• He let out a groan when he saw the long queue.

Burp/Belch

Meanings

• Burp: Expelling air from the stomach through the mouth, often after eating.
• Belch: Another term for burp, used interchangeably.

Example

• Excuse me, I just burped.

Whistle

Meaning

• Producing a sound by blowing air through pursed lips or a small instrument.

Example

•  He could whistle a catchy tune.

Growl

Meaning

• A low, menacing sound often made by animals or humans to express anger or hunger.

Example

• The dog began to growl at the stranger.

Snap the Fingers

Meaning

• Creating a sharp sound by quickly squeezing thumb and finger together.

Example

• He snapped his fingers to get her attention.

Whisper

Meaning

• Speaking very quietly, often to convey a secret or avoid being overheard.

Example

• She whispered the news to her friend.

Farting

Meaning

• The release of gas from the digestive system through the anus is commonly referred to as passing gas.

Example

• He couldn’t help farting after eating beans.

Smack the Lips

Meaning

• Making a sound by closing and opening the lips, often indicating enjoyment of food.

Example

• He smacked his lips after tasting the delicious dessert.

Gargle

Meaning

• Rinsing the throat with a liquid, making a bubbling sound.

Example

• She gargled with saltwater to soothe her sore throat.

Yawn

Meaning

• Involuntary opening of the mouth and deep inhalation due to tiredness or boredom.

Example

• He let out a big yawn during the boring lecture.

Sniff

Meaning

• Inhaling audibly through the nose, often to smell something or clear nasal passages.

Example

•  She sniffed the flowers to enjoy their fragrance.

Snort

Meaning

• A noisy, sudden exhalation through the nose, often expressing contempt or amusement.

Example

• He snorted with laughter.