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

But the only architectural feats eliciting "oohs" and "aahs" this autumn morning are of the sponge variety, as enthusiasts peruse the gravity-defying gateaux from the city's gourmands.

From BBC

Early in the second quarter, James gave the fans even more to cheer about, catching a high lob pass from Marcus Smart and throwing down a one-handed dunk to oohs and aahs.

From Los Angeles Times

No "oohs", no "aahs", no "so cutes", no giggles.

From BBC

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The oohs and aahs over a 100-mph pitch have been replaced by yawns.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