ooh

American  

[oo] / u /

interjection

1. (used to express amazement, satisfaction, excitement, etc.)

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noun

1. the exclamation “ooh.”

verb (used without object)

1. to utter or exclaim “ooh.”

idioms

1. ooh and aah, to exclaim in wonder or admiration.

   The crowds oohed and aahed at the spectacular fireworks.

ooh British  

/ uː /

interjection

1. an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, pain, etc

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Etymology

Origin of ooh

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Fatherhood is like, ooh man, it’s a process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

Returning crowd-favorites include the canine trick show Extreme Dogs, interactive food production exhibit The Farm at SillyVille and The Piglet Palace, where you can ooh and ahh over real sows and piglets.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Don’t do the ooh big scary word thing.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2023

I'd come across this profile and I thought "ooh, he looks cheeky", he's nicely presented, had nice teeth as well and that's something else I was quite particular about.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2023

Like, ooh, yeah, ooh, yeah, you see me, walking walking wallllking.

From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds