aha

interjection

ä-ˈhä How to pronounce aha (audio)
Definition of ahanext
as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable aha! so the money was never missing in the first place!

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Recent Examples of aha So—aha—this also explains why the songs are in the plural, then, because unlike a singular music (zene), this plural zenék allows that perfect rhyme. — Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026 Is this getting eye-opening yet? 143 career ERA+ — aha! — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Into nature and then aha, something happens out there. — Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aha
  1. no
  2. why
  3. ha
  4. hey
  5. gee
  6. ah
Interjection
  • So, in other words, a trade that makes money if USO goes up, down or no where at all.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Whereas like Gary's like, no, everything is fine, the house is fine.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of no
Interjection
  • Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
    — FILIP BONDY, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Definition of why
Interjection
  • We’re certainly gone from the days of teams avoiding trading within the conference or, ha, the division.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The film’s first official trailer offers up a sweeping, dramatic look at the Dashwood life (like the highly relatable, ha, drama of being kicked out of their sprawling mansion), complete with plenty of longing and even a dash of mystery.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of ha
Interjection
  • But hey, YouTube and a cruddy degradation stream can rock too.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 17 July 2026
  • This stunning wine is only available in a three pack, but hey, why not, there’s still a few months left to enjoy it this summer.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And gee if there were only a very effective way of preventing the measles.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of gee
Interjection
  • This time, the K-pop group is in league with the British Museum in London, where visitors can see a showcase of artworks in the institution’s Korea Foundation Gallery, chosen in collaboration with curator Sang-ah Kim.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
  • Lyrics celebrate the wide open sea, pirate lore, alcohol, and treasure — ah, the good old days!
    — Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 2 June 2026
Definition of ah

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“Aha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aha. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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