ooh

[ oo ]

interjection

1. (used to express amazement, satisfaction, excitement, etc.)

noun

1. the exclamation “ooh.”

verb (used without object)

1. to utter or exclaim “ooh.”

ooh

/ uː /

interjection

1. an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, pain, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of ooh¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. ooh and aah, to exclaim in wonder or admiration:

   The crowds oohed and aahed at the spectacular fireworks.

Example Sentences

“It’s like, Ooh, I discovered her. A lot of them also think, Oh, I’m helping her. She’s becoming more popular because I’m putting her on sites where she wasn’t going to be seen otherwise.”

From Slate

One particularly dedicated fan — a young Taiwanese woman — visits every year or so, to ooh and ah at the new additions to the collection.

From Los Angeles Times

Ooh, I can’t spill too much, but I will say it’s for Food Network and Max and it’s the second season of something . . . that’s all I can share for now!

From Salon

“I remember they showed it to me and I kind of had that, ‘Ooh, I don’t know’ moment,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Ooh, someone has a crush,” Lydic said in response.

From Salon