aah

[ ah ]
/ ɑ /

interjection

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

noun

the exclamation “aah.”

verb (used without object)

to exclaim or utter “aah”: We all oohed and aahed at the lovely birthday cake.

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DO YOU KNOW THIS VOCABULARY FROM "THE HANDMAID'S TALE"?

"The Handmaid's Tale" was required reading for many of us in school. Everyone else has probably watched the very popular and addictive TV show. Do you remember this vocabulary from the book, and do you know what these terms mean?
Question 1 of 10
decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Words nearby aah

aaa, aaaa, aachen, aaes, aaf, aah, aalborg, aalesund, aalii, aalst, aalto
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Example sentences from the Web for aah

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

    Border Ghost Stories|Howard Pease

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

    The New Germany|George Young

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

    Friars and Filipinos|Jose Rizal

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

    Border Ghost Stories|Howard Pease