oh

¹

[ oh ]

interjection

1. (used as an expression of surprise, pain, disapproval, etc.):

   Oh, just look at how pretty it is now that you've finished painting!

   Oh, no! I misplaced my keys again.

2. (used in direct address to attract the attention of the person spoken to):

   Oh, John, will you take these books?

noun

, plural oh's, ohs.

1. the exclamation “oh.”:

   She gave a little oh of surprise when she discovered her shoes had disappeared.

verb (used without object)

1. to utter or exclaim “oh.”:

   The hammer dented the wood trim and he ohed in dismay.

Oh

²

[ oh ]

noun

1. Sa·da·ha·ru [sah-d, uh, -, hahr, -oo], born 1940, Chinese baseball player and manager in Japan.

OH

³

abbreviation for

1. Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).
2. (used in digital communications) other half ( def 2 ).
3. (used in digital communications) overheard.

oh

¹

/ əʊ /

interjection

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

sentence connector

1. an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc

   oh, I suppose so

OH

²

abbreviation for

1. Ohio

Word History and Origins

Origin of oh¹

First recorded in 1530–40; later spelling of O ²( def )

Example Sentences

“Oh my goodness,” he complains after a defensive letdown.

From Los Angeles Times

His last high-profile appearance rapping was on Prince Po and Oh No’s 2013 track “U Already,” where he proved that despite his challenges, his lyrics and flow were as definitively refined as ever.

From Los Angeles Times

“Oh, my God, please get your dog,” Bates could be heard screaming in body camera video of the incident while Brentwood Police Officer Ryan Rezentes is seen pulling at the dog’s leash.

From Los Angeles Times

Well, Lucille Ball's F-bomb, actually, because the advice given to the singer oh so many years ago was, "F**k him."

From Salon

"Oh, I bet you really laid down the gauntlet, Joe. I bet you walked in there and let him have it," Stewart joked.

From Salon