bah

interjection

Definition of bahnext
as in boo

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Recent Examples of bah In 1953, Fidel Castro began his revolt against Fulgencio Batista (fool-HEN’-see-oh bah-TEES’-tah) with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Saturday had a chance to be a season-salvaging win, and then … bah. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025 As usual, the Blue Moon employees are rowdy and ready to party; their festive spirits are doused with bah humbug reality when Maddie demands everyone work over the holiday. — Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024 Even with some traditional holiday events cancelled, the season isn’t totally bah, humbug. — Will Coviello, NOLA.com, 4 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bah
  1. boo
  2. ah
Interjection
  • Williams also recalled witnessing the Super Bowl crowd boo Taylor Swift when she was shown on the jumbotron cheering on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Highlights include a costume parade (for kids and parents), a Purim story and boo Haman and songs.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
Definition of boo
Interjection
  • And while Shakira drew big cheers, as did the appearance of Bieber, these paled in comparison to the cheers and oh’s and ah’s in the crowd throughout the gripping final.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
  • 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
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“Bah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bah. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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