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ooh

American

[oo] / u /

interjection

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

noun

the exclamation “ooh.”

verb (used without object)

to utter or exclaim “ooh.”

idioms

ooh and aah, to exclaim in wonder or admiration.

The crowds oohed and aahed at the spectacular fireworks.

ooh British

/ uː /

interjection

an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, pain, etc

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Etymology

Origin of ooh

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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ooh

“Now everybody’s going to want to know, ‘Ooh, ooh, who’s Miss Piggy dating?

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023

Don’t do the ooh big scary word thing.

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2023

Sophia's ladies ooh and ahh at the sights.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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