aah

American  

[ah] / ɑ /

interjection

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

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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.

Etymology

Origin of aah

First recorded in 1705–15, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

The screen behind them cut to a video of an adorable polar bear cub rolling in the snow, and everyone oohed and aahed again.

From Literature

The oohs and aahs over a 100-mph pitch have been replaced by yawns.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Seattle Times