aah

[ ah ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation expressing surprise, delight, joy, etc.)

noun

1. the exclamation “aah.”

verb (used without object)

1. to exclaim or utter “aah”:

   We all oohed and aahed at the lovely birthday cake.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aah¹

First recorded in 1705–15, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

Indiana never got the game within single digits, however Clark did wow the crowd hitting two deep 3-pointers that drew oohs and aahs.

From Seattle Times

They oohed and aahed as the feathery streams of the top of the solar atmosphere burst into view.

From New York Times

Pops was even there when the teenager who was technically his grandson took his official visit to UCLA, oohing and aahing at every Bruins legend adorning the walls.

From Los Angeles Times

"Even costume changes get audience oohs and aahs," she noted.

From BBC

They oohed and aahed over the beautiful world-egg and its instructions.

From Literature