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ach

1

[ ahkh ]

interjection

, German.
  1. alas; oh.


ACH

2

abbreviation for

  1. automated clearing houseclearinghouse: a large computer network that transfers batches of electronic funds directly between financial institutions without the use of cash, credit cards, or paper checks, thus reducing fees and enabling faster transactions, such as for recurring bill payments, direct deposit, etc.
  2. Automated Clearing House Network: the national computer network for processing electronic funds transfers between financial institutions in the United States.

ACh

3

abbreviation for

, Biochemistry.

ach

/ ɑːx /

interjection

  1. an expression of surprise, impatience, disgust, etc Alsooch
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

The following archaic spellings of words were used in the original book and have been retained: head-ach; concuring; delinated.

"Ach, my young friend, do not glory in being a Philister," sighed Dr. Wolff.

I wonder if I was a nice baby—but, ach, all babies are nice.

Ach, Barbara, mebbe we did that when we were young and foolish, but we didn't act like this.

"Ach, yes, I go always," with a surprised widening of the blue eyes.

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