ay

interjection \ ˈī \

Examples: ay in a Sentence

Definition of ay

—usually used with following me to express sorrow or regret

Examples of ay in a Sentence

ay me, we are doomed to listen to that noise all night!

Origin and Etymology of ay

Middle French aymi ay me

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First Known Use: 14th century

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ay Synonyms

Synonyms

alack, alas, woe;

Near Antonyms

alleluia, glory, hallelujah;

ha, hey, hooray (also hurrah), hot dog, whee, whoopee, wow, yahoo, yippee;

Related Words

aw, phooey, rats, sheesh, shucks;

bah, boo, fie, ho hum, humph, pish, pooh, tsk, tush, tut, yuck (also yuk);

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