dun dun dun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used as a dramatic pause, or to emphasize that something is frightening, thrilling, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʌn ˌdʌn ˈdʌn/ En-us-dun dun dun.ogg

Word forms

dun dun dun

Etymology

An onomatopoeic representation of a three-note dramatic sting (“short musical phrase”). See the Wikipedia article for details of its origin.

Related words

dun
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