my word

interjection

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as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable my word, how that child has grown!

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  1. oh
  2. why
  3. no
  4. ha
  5. gee
  6. hey
  7. well
Interjection
  • Certain movements may aggravate the pain, such as, oh, swinging a golf club.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Some people think, oh, the show’s about true romance, true love conquering it all.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2026
Definition of oh
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
  • Repeatedly, Johnny asks for just a month — no, a week; no, a day — to prove himself.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But no, Halloween isn’t one of my favorite holidays of the year.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of no
Interjection
  • This idea of art as an impermanent intervention in the situation of things seems to be the essence of Mono-ha in Japan.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His friend’s father ha died, leaving behind tens of thousands of vinyl records and CDs dating back to the 1920s.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of ha
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
  • No stranger to the brand’s lineup (hey, Ginseng Essence Water and Revive Serum), ginseng is a key ingredient in this formula, helping to brighten dull skin, boost circulation, and provide all the calming vibes.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Hollingsworths are pulled closer together once they’re informed by Nia (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy), a detective with Homeland Security — hey, there’s one more square for your federal agency bingo card!
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • And if anyone knows of any reason this puzzle should not be solved … well, give it a go, anyway.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Well – well – well, the – the – the president doesn't take orders from me.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of well
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