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

The oohing and aahing people express toward the inky-eyed panda have made the bear not only an international sensation—but the de facto symbol of China itself.

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If you haven’t seen the Panthers this season to be oohed and aahed, don’t worry.

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Indiana never got the game within single digits, however Clark did wow the crowd hitting two deep 3-pointers that drew oohs and aahs.

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They oohed and aahed as the feathery streams of the top of the solar atmosphere burst into view.

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Pops was even there when the teenager who was technically his grandson took his official visit to UCLA, oohing and aahing at every Bruins legend adorning the walls.

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