oho

[oh-hoh]

interjection

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

Origin of oho

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

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Examples from the Web for oho

Historical Examples

Oho, and so you have come to the marriage, but you are too late.
Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 (of 3)
James Athearn Jones
Oho,” Bertha put in, “then that is who the newcomer to our town is to be.
The Seven Sleuths' Club
Carol Norton
Oho, William, you sly fellow, so it is Miss Darcy you are come to see?
Old Friends an New Fancies
Sybil G. Brinton
He retired; she stood on the step and watched him out of sight, said "Oho!"
Hard Cash
Charles Reade
At the first words which he uttered, I said to myself: 'Oho!
The Life of the Fly
J. Henri Fabre

British Dictionary definitions for oho

oho

interjection

an exclamation expressing surprise, exultation, or derision

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Word Origin and History for oho

interj.

14c., from oh + ho.

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Examples from the Web for oho

Historical Examples

Oho, and so you have come to the marriage, but you are too late.

Oho,” Bertha put in, “then that is who the newcomer to our town is to be.

Oho, William, you sly fellow, so it is Miss Darcy you are come to see?

He retired; she stood on the step and watched him out of sight, said "Oho!"

At the first words which he uttered, I said to myself: 'Oho!

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Word Origin and History for oho

interj.

Origin of oho