Definition of interjection
1 : an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
a : a word or phrase used in exclamation (such as Heavens! Dear me!)
b : a cry or inarticulate utterance (such as Alas! ouch! phooey! ugh!) expressing an emotion
2a : the act of uttering exclamations : ejaculation
b : the act of putting in between : interposition
3 : something that is interjected or that interrupts
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The first known use of interjection was in the 15th century
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