oh

¹

[oh]

interjection

1. (used as an expression of surprise, pain, disapproval, etc.).

   Oh, just look at how pretty it is now that you've finished painting!

   Oh, no! I misplaced my keys again.

2. (used in direct address to attract the attention of the person spoken to).

   Oh, John, will you take these books?

noun

plural

oh's, ohs 

1. the exclamation “oh.”.

   She gave a little oh of surprise when she discovered her shoes had disappeared.

verb (used without object)

1. to utter or exclaim “oh.”.

   The hammer dented the wood trim and he ohed in dismay.

Oh

²

[oh]

noun

1. Sadaharu born 1940, Chinese baseball player and manager in Japan.

OH

³

abbreviation

1. Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).

2. (used in digital communications) other half.

3. (used in digital communications) overheard.

oh

¹

/ əʊ /

interjection

1. an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc

1. an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc

   oh, I suppose so

OH

²

abbreviation

1. Ohio

Word History and Origins

Origin of oh¹

First recorded in 1530–40; later spelling of O ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

“You can never go into a game and be like, ‘Oh man, we’re about to walk over somebody,’” Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said.

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“You’re sometimes like, ‘Oh man, Lamar’s out or whoever their top-tier players are.’

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"Oh, I don't know if we're owning being a big band," Oddie demurs.

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In an interview after the discovery, footage shows one of the builders, Paul Bodenham, saying they initially joked "oh there may be a body in there".

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“He would always end with a joke, because he didn’t want people to be like, ‘Oh, poor Ozzy.’”

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