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ooh
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interjection
(used to express amazement, satisfaction, excitement, etc.)
noun
the exclamation âooh.â
verb (used without object)
to utter or exclaim âooh.â
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Idioms about ooh
ooh and aah, to exclaim in wonder or admiration: The crowds oohed and aahed at the spectacular fireworks.
Origin of ooh
First recorded in 1915â20
Words nearby ooh
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British Dictionary definitions for ooh
ooh
/ (uË) /
interjection
an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, pain, etc
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