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aah

American

[ah] / ɑ /

interjection

(used as an exclamation expressing surprise, delight, joy, etc.)

noun

the exclamation “aah.”

verb (used without object)

to exclaim or utter “aah”.

We all oohed and aahed at the lovely birthday cake.

Etymology

Origin of aah

First recorded in 1705–15, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Patrons will inevitably "ooh" and "aah" over these numbers before they order a drink or buy a bottle and some souvenir shot glasses to take home.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2021

Prepare to ooh and aah as Moonlight Forest returns for a second year.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2019

We ooh and aah over Diane and Kalinda’s wardrobes.

From The Verge • Aug. 19, 2016

So, a whoosh whoosh aah, I corrected him.

From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds

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