aah

[ ah ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation expressing surprise, delight, joy, etc.)

noun

1. the exclamation “aah.”

verb (used without object)

1. to exclaim or utter “aah”:

   We all oohed and aahed at the lovely birthday cake.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aah¹

First recorded in 1705–15, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

I heard aahs on Griffon’s 205-foot drop and whoas on Alpengeist’s multiple inversions and even released a few oh jeezes of my own while free-falling on Verbolten.

From Washington Post

AA, pronounced “ah-aah,” is cindery lava, the word's from Hawaii but you may find some in Java.

From The Daily Beast

On Page 181 "for Ah'll stan' none" changed to "for Aah'll stan' none" (consistent with spelling in same speech).

From Project Gutenberg

Ay, Aah'll fetch t' coo in i' guid time, there's no call t' bang us that gait.'

From Project Gutenberg

As Aah-Tehuti he symbolizes the new moon, as it is from the first appearance that time is measured by primitive peoples.

From Project Gutenberg

The curate saluted Doña Consolacion, who responded with a yawn and an “aah!”

From Project Gutenberg

France is outraging and robbing Germany when wounded and a prisoner (aah).

From Project Gutenberg