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aah

American

[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.

Etymology

Origin of aah

First recorded in 1705–15, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

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More often than not, kids will ooh, aah, and gasp as they watch what’s happening on stage.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Patrons will inevitably "ooh" and "aah" over these numbers before they order a drink or buy a bottle and some souvenir shot glasses to take home.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2021

“It was less ooh or aah than hmm. ... There was always more to the Everglades than met the eye.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2020

“But, aah, it all just sort of fits, doesn’t it?”

From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2017

His form of communication was a soft aah sound from the back of his throat, a little moan of disappointment.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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