atishoo

interjection

atish·​oo ə-ˈti-shü 

British

: achoo

Sneezing is usually simply a sign that you have got a cold. But now scientists have discovered that going "atishoo" can also be triggered by sexy thoughts.

—Jo Willey, The Express, 20 Dec. 2008

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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