oho

[ oh-hoh ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation to express surprise, taunting, exultation, etc.)

oho

/ əʊˈhəʊ /

interjection

1. an exclamation expressing surprise, exultation, or derision

Word History and Origins

Origin of oho¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

"Oho, thou eatest like a nobleman to-day," said the old man, peering at the coin.

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Oho, you reveal yourself now in your true colors, said the priest triumphantly: you bully me.

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Oho, good brother, most puissant Knight of Tong, here is good and rich booty—let us begone!

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I will resolve thee thy doubts, open thy eyes and show thee great joy or bitter sorrow—oho!

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You had to justify your race for wealth, so you said, ‘Oho, I’ll love a story-book princess and let that be my incentive.

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