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interjection

Definition of oohnext
as in hey

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ooh

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noun

as in aah

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ooh

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verb

as in to aah

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Recent Examples of ooh
Interjection
This caused a great clamor of approval, and a modicum of tepid ooh-la-la disapproval by the folks who actually approved but who were too cowardly to say so, back in the day. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Xezal had long grown accustomed to her position in society and enjoyed the way her neighbours would ooh and aah over a new garment her dressmaker had sewn, a new bracelet that the goldsmith had made especially for her. — Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
When Yoda did come through the entrance with shelter volunteer Linda Miller, there were cheers and oohs and aahs at the sight of the bundle of energy. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 The crowd ooh-ed and ahh-ed as athletes leapt from the tower’s many platforms in a performance to cap off the ceremony, including cliff diver Ellie Smith, Olympians Louganis and Sam Dorman, and children beginning their foray into the sport. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2023
Verb
Guests will ooh and aah over this gorgeous DIY autumn porch decor. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 Guests will ooh and aah at the sight of the pillow, which is capable of wordlessly signifying its owner’s high tastes and leaving a lasting impression. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ooh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ooh
  1. hey
  2. aah
  3. shout
  4. ha
  5. exclamation
  6. whoop
  7. hooray
  8. holler
Interjection
  • But hey, the dating pool isn’t the easiest place to swim these days, so live and let live.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • So if that’s you, the Edge is here because hey — time truly is a flat circle.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of hey
Noun
  • Boil peas, dress with an herbal vinaigrette, and ooh and aah over all the flavor.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • During meteor showers, Earthlings ooh and aah over bits of rock that have broken off comets or asteroids as the travel around the sun.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of aah
Verb
  • Her removal sparked immediate friction in the room, with several audience members shouting and arguing with Eggers over the decision.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But the Rodriguez and other members of the Cuban delegation began banging the desks, calling for a point of order and shouting insults at Waltz.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of shout
Interjection
  • La libertad de Venezuela nunca ha sido una causa lejana para mí.
    — Michael Vasquez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Kim and his cast joined the festivities, with the film starring host Kim Min-ha alongside Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young and Kim Dong-hwi.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ha
Noun
  • His longest answer was given when asked about running back Javonte Williams, who ran for a career-high 155 yards and put the exclamation mark on the win with a touchdown in the final minutes.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Roughly every 76 years, Halley punctuates history like an exclamation mark in the night sky.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of exclamation
Verb
  • Continue reading … INTO THE LION'S DEN — 'Real Time' host extends olive branch to El-Sayed who promised to 'whoop' him on air.
    — , FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Indians in Westerns had war paint and whooped like savages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Definition of whoop
Interjection
  • So academics on the left and newspapers and so on, essentially saying that the American Revolution was all about slavery and that Britain was allowing the slaves to be freed, and all of this, so hooray for Britain, which was a very improbable development.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
  • The series was expressly marked as preparation for Australia’s full tour in 2027 (hooray, finally some selection foresight), but those runs might not go unnoticed in the more immediate future.
    — Sam Dalling, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of hooray
Verb
  • Beoga was there to support Macklemore on Monday, alongside surprise guests including Hozier and Kneecap and a passionate Irish crowd that hooted and hollered for the duration of the nearly four-hour event.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Families climbed to their rooftops and hollered for rescuers.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of holler

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“Ooh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ooh. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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