ach

¹ American

[ahkh] / ɑx /

interjection

German.

alas; oh.

ACH ² American

abbreviation

automated clearing houseclearinghouse: a large computer network that transfers batches of electronic funds directly between financial institutions without the use of cash, credit cards, or paper checks, thus reducing fees and enabling faster transactions, such as for recurring bill payments, direct deposit, etc.
Automated Clearing House Network: the national computer network for processing electronic funds transfers between financial institutions in the United States.

ACh ³ American

abbreviation

Biochemistry.

acetylcholine.

ach British

/ ɑːx /

interjection

Also: och. an expression of surprise, impatience, disgust, etc

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Example Sentences

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“I would just love to take every ach and pain his heart and mind has to endure. Holding him tight as I say everything is gonna eventually be better then now.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2020

If City win their last eight gam- ach, no, the best they can do is probably second now.

From The Guardian • Apr. 2, 2016

The man in the street may claim to oppose unconditional aid to Pyongyang, but he has little stom ach for tension.

From Newsweek • Apr. 15, 2013

Russell to the net, stretching volley… ach, framed into the tape.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2011

Stom' ach, the region of the alimentary canal especially adapted to digest food.

From A Guide for the Study of Animals by Lucas, Frederic

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