oh
(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.
(used in direct address to attract the attention of the person spoken to): Oh, John, will you take these books?
the exclamation “oh.”: She gave a little oh of surprise when she discovered her shoes had disappeared.
to utter or exclaim “oh.”: The hammer dented the wood trim and he ohed in dismay.
Origin of oh
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Other definitions for Oh (2 of 3)
Sa·da·ha·ru [sah-duh-hahr-oo], /ˌsɑ dəˈhɑr u/, born 1940, Chinese baseball player and manager in Japan.
Other definitions for OH (3 of 3)
Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).
(used in digital communications) other half (def. 2).
(used in digital communications) overheard.
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How to use oh in a sentence
Maybe you’ll just grab a handful of chips while you’re looking for the ingredients and getting out the blender—oh yeah, chips, mmm-mmm chips.
Optimal Methods for Never Recovering After Your Workout | Brendan Leonard | January 24, 2021 | Outside OnlineWe deal with assignments large and small, meetings, conferences, interviews, and emails, oh so many emails.
Improving your productivity could be wrecking your life | Aaron Pressman | November 23, 2020 | FortuneAs the protagonist gets herself off in front of her impotent husband, she moans “oh, Gronky.”
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTI just recently rewatched all six Star Wars movies the other day… oh wow, from the beginning?
Patton Oswalt on Fighting Conservatives With Satire | William O’Connor | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd Ollie says, ‘oh, I see, well, let me have two double vodka martinis.’
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile | Robert Ward | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
For his part, House Speaker John Boehner (R-oh) has expressed his “full confidence” in Representative Scalise.
oh, and the first press image they released was a pair of black dudes in tracksuits as a troll of sorts to NME.
The 14 Best Songs of 2014: Bobby Shmurda, Future Islands, Drake, and More | Marlow Stern | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe must be The saltest fish that swims the sea.And, oh!He has a secret woe!
"oh, they were quite safe in my case, not being a mangeur de cœurs," replied the discreet young nobleman.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James Wills"oh, piles of money of course; all the common councilmen have piles of money," said Spunyarn.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsI noticed you went—oh, yes, I observed that very much; and I thought it very strange, under the circumstances.
Confidence | Henry JamesI heard her say to one of the servants once that my father had been lost on a yacht, and that he was oh, ever such a handsome man.
Rosemary in Search of a Father | C. N. Williamson
British Dictionary definitions for oh (1 of 2)
/ (əʊ) /
an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc
an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc: oh, I suppose so
British Dictionary definitions for OH (2 of 2)
Ohio
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