oho

[ oh-hoh ]

/ oʊˈhoʊ /

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interjection

(used as an exclamation to express surprise, taunting, exultation, etc.)

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Origin of oho

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Words nearby oho

ohmic, ohmic resistance, ohmmeter, O.H.M.S., Ohm's law, oho, -oholic, O horizon, Ohře, Ohrid, Ohrmazd

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How to use oho in a sentence

"Oho, thou eatest like a nobleman to-day," said the old man, peering at the coin.
Nabul, Our Little Egyptian Cousin|Blanche McManus
Oho, you reveal yourself now in your true colors, said the priest triumphantly: you bully me.
The Hero of the People|Alexandre Dumas
Oho, good brother, most puissant Knight of Tong, here is good and rich booty—let us begone!
The Geste of Duke Jocelyn|Jeffery Farnol
I will resolve thee thy doubts, open thy eyes and show thee great joy or bitter sorrow—oho!
The Geste of Duke Jocelyn|Jeffery Farnol

You had to justify your race for wealth, so you said, ‘Oho, I’ll love a story-book princess and let that be my incentive.
The Gorgeous Girl|Nalbro Bartley

British Dictionary definitions for oho

oho

/ (əʊˈhəʊ) /

interjection

an exclamation expressing surprise, exultation, or derision

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