my word

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

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  1. why
  2. no
  3. ha
  4. gee
  5. hey
  6. well
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • But, hey, this hot-singles-on-a-secluded-island experiment is the true fidelity test!
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
  • But hey, at least the CMOs got to snap a selfie with David during the shoot, right?
    — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • Ippolito looks a little more like a yassified Wolff brother than Stallone, but his voice is appropriately thick and heavy and, well, Rocky-sounding.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • View gallery - 7 images A robot that swims like a diving bird and then flies like, well, a bird, sounds like the setup for two different machines bolted together.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of well
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