oho

American

[oh-hoh] / oʊˈhoʊ /

interjection

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

oho British

/ əʊˈhəʊ /

interjection

an exclamation expressing surprise, exultation, or derision

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Etymology

Origin of oho

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

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Another preliminary . . . that is better . . . oho . . . hard left.

From Time Magazine Archive

After a successful raid against Matiwanè’s cattle, the following song was composed:— The words are:— “The Chief is pregnant with the number of cattle he has taken.—Ho, ho, ho, aha; ho, oho, ho, ho!”

From By Veldt and Kopje by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)

“Then it’s unmistakably plain, oho, That you’re due in Zodiac Town!”

From Zodiac Town The Rhymes of Amos and Ann by Bromhall, Winifred

I also saw a sea-snipe, or trumpet-fish, but, oho, without a tooth!

From Lord Dolphin by Cheever, Harriet A.

To burn the gibbet! 'tis well bethought: so shall carrion kite and jay go light-bellied hereabouts, mayhap, oho!

From Beltane the Smith by Farnol, Jeffery

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