aah

[ ah ]

/ ɑ /

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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.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of aah

First recorded in 1705–15, of imitative origin

Words nearby aah

Aachen, A.A.E.E., AAES, AAF, A.Agr., aah, AAL, Aalborg, Aalesund, aalii, Aalst

How to use aah in a sentence

I heard aahs on Griffon’s 205-foot drop and whoas on Alpengeist’s multiple inversions and even released a few oh jeezes of my own while free-falling on Verbolten.
Theme parks aim to keep visitors safe — and screaming|Andrea Sachs|May 21, 2021|Washington Post
AA, pronounced “ah-aah,” is cindery lava, the word's from Hawaii but you may find some in Java.
National Scrabble Day: A Poem So You’ll Know All 101 Two-Letter Words|David Bukszpan|April 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On Page 181 "for Ah'll stan' none" changed to "for Aah'll stan' none" (consistent with spelling in same speech).
Border Ghost Stories|Howard Pease
Ay, Aah'll fetch t' coo in i' guid time, there's no call t' bang us that gait.'
Border Ghost Stories|Howard Pease

As Aah-Tehuti he symbolizes the new moon, as it is from the first appearance that time is measured by primitive peoples.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt|Lewis Spence
The curate saluted Doña Consolacion, who responded with a yawn and an “aah!”
Friars and Filipinos|Jose Rizal
France is outraging and robbing Germany when wounded and a prisoner (aah).
The New Germany|George Young