hah

[ hah ]

/ hɑ /

interjection

ha.

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Definition for hah (2 of 2)

ha

or hah

[ hah ]

/ hɑ /

interjection

(used as an exclamation of surprise, interrogation, suspicion, triumph, etc.)

Origin of ha

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at ha-ha¹

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Examples from the Web for hah

"Hah, but you do not know what is seething here," replied Manuel, smiting his broad chest.
Figures of Earth|James Branch Cabell
The poor tailor complains that it is unpoetical, and Mackaye replies, 'Hah!
Hours in a Library, Volume I. (of III.)|Leslie Stephen
At the end of every period, all the assistants signify their assent to the Juggler's words, by a loud exclamation of Hah!
An Account Of The Customs And Manners Of The Micmakis And Maricheets Savage Nations, Now Dependent On The Government Of Cape-Breton|Antoine Simon Maillard
Then there was a loud snuffling noise; three expirations of three breaths in a loud “Hah!”
The Master of the Ceremonies|George Manville Fenn

"Ah, hah," assented Judge Priest with a squeaky little grunt.
Back Home|Irvin S. Cobb

British Dictionary definitions for hah (1 of 4)

hah

/ (hɑː) /

interjection

a variant spelling of ha 1

British Dictionary definitions for hah (2 of 4)

Ha

abbreviation for

Hawaii

British Dictionary definitions for hah (3 of 4)

ha

hah

/ (hɑː) /

interjection

an exclamation expressing derision, triumph, surprise, etc, according to the intonation of the speaker

(reiterated) a representation of the sound of laughter

British Dictionary definitions for hah (4 of 4)

ha

symbol for

hectare

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Word Origin and History for hah (1 of 2)

hah

variant of ha.

Word Origin and History for hah (1 of 2)

ha

c.1300, natural expression of surprise, distress, etc.; found in most European languages; in Old English, Greek, Latin, Old French as ha ha. A ha-ha (1712), from French, was "an obstacle interrupting one's way sharply and disagreeably;" so called because it "surprizes ... and makes one cry Ah! Ah!" [Alexander Le Blond, "The Theory and Practice of Gardening," 1712].