ach

[ ahkh ]

/ ɑx /

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interjection German.

alas; oh.

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Words nearby ach

acetylsalicylate, acetylsalicylic acid, acetyltransferase, acey-deucy, ACGI, ach, Achaea, Achaean, Achaean League, Achaemenes, Achaemenian

Other definitions for ach (2 of 3)

ACH

automated clearinghouse.

Other definitions for ach (3 of 3)

ACh

abbreviation Biochemistry.

acetylcholine.

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How to use ach in a sentence

The following archaic spellings of words were used in the original book and have been retained: head-ach; concuring; delinated.
An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae|Edward Jenner
"Ach, my young friend, do not glory in being a Philister," sighed Dr. Wolff.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume III (of 3)|Charles James Wills
I wonder if I was a nice baby—but, ach, all babies are nice.
Patchwork|Anna Balmer Myers
Ach, Barbara, mebbe we did that when we were young and foolish, but we didn't act like this.
Patchwork|Anna Balmer Myers

"Ach, yes, I go always," with a surprised widening of the blue eyes.
Patchwork|Anna Balmer Myers

British Dictionary definitions for ach

ach

/ (ɑːx) /

interjection

Scot an expression of surprise, impatience, disgust, etcAlso: och

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Medical definitions for ach

Ach

abbr.

acetylcholine