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

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Example Sentences

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ooh

More often than not, kids will ooh, aah, and gasp as they watch what’s happening on stage.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023

Before you ooh and aah, keep in mind: Some of that growth is invasive species that pose a treacherous threat.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 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

The courtiers at the table ooh and ahh.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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