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aaaah

aaaah

30 7.5
A short loud sound people make to show strong feeling, like fear or surprise
  • interjection
  • /ˈɑːɑː/
  • Informal
translation icon : ah
  • Aaaah! I was so afraid it was to be born like Venus out of the foam, as we were!
  • aaaah! Aaah
  • aaaah! Aah
  • aaaah! Oh

Examples

  • "Aaaah!" I cried.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • When I give someone a bouquet with pink Johan Strauss, golden Brandy, and two-tone Double Delight, the recipient usually exclaims, inhales, and then says "aaaah!"

    Blog text (1)

  • I looked at him for a long while, wanting to say, "Aaaah, you're crazy!"

    Blog text (19)

  • Aaaah! - Where's my son? - I know where they are.

    Double Team (1997)

  • AAAAH! Dad accidentally smacks Bob in the back of the head with the neck of the guitar.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Aaaah! I was so afraid it was to be born like Venus out of the foam, as we were!

  • When the roller coaster dropped, I couldn't help but shout, "aaaah!"

  • "Aaaah!" she exclaimed in relief when she found her lost keys.

Synonyms

ah
vsaaaah
∞ 1.0

A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure

is broader, including intense fear or pain as well
aah
vsaaaah
  • Informal
932 6.9

A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure

is broader, also including sudden fear or intense pain
hoo
vsaaaah
  • Informal
359 9.9

A shout people make to show excitement or surprise

is broader, applying to many intense emotions not only enthusiasm
ugh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
282 7.9

A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

is broader, covering other strong emotions like shock or relief
argh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
67 8.8

A short cry people say when they feel frustrated or annoyed

is broader, suitable for varied strong emotions as well
agh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
50 9.9

A short cry showing strong feelings such as annoyance or fear

is broader, also fitting positive strong feelings like relief
ooo
vsaaaah
  • Informal
36 9.4

A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration

is broader, applying to varied strong emotions beyond amazement
aaah
vsaaaah
  • Informal
34 8.4

A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased

is broader, covering very intense negative reactions too
phew
vsaaaah
  • Informal
30 8.1

A short sound people make when they feel relieved, tired, or disgusted

is broader, also fits surprise, fear, or intense joy
holy shit
vsaaaah
  • Offensive
26 9.9

A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked

is broader and more neutral in register and tone
ahh
vsaaaah
24 7.9

A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain or shock

is broader, covering many kinds of strong emotional reactions
ooooh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
16 8.3

A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement

is broader, also suitable for intense pain or fear
waah
vsaaaah
  • Informal
15 9.9

A short shout showing surprise or admiration

is broader and neutral in tone, fitting many strong feelings
woah
vsaaaah
  • Informal
14 8.8

A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement

is broader, including other strong emotions like pain or fear
wah
vsaaaah
  • Informal
14 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or excitement

is broader, also suitable for sudden fear or pain
yow
vsaaaah
  • Informal
13 9.9

A short cry said to show surprise, excitement, or sudden pain

is broader, covering varied strong emotional reactions
gah
vsaaaah
  • Informal
13 9.9

A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised

is broader, also fitting positive strong feelings or relief
oooh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
7 9.1

A short sound people make when they feel a quick pain

is broader, covering stronger or different intense emotions
ach
vsaaaah
7 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise, pain, or annoyance

is broader, applying to many kinds of strong emotion
to ooh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
5 9.1

To make a short sound that shows admiration or surprise

is broader, covering strong negative and intense reactions too
aaahh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
4 9.1

A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief

is broader, usable for many kinds of strong feelings
aargh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short cry people make to show strong feelings like anger or pain

is broader, covering many strong feelings beyond these
oooo
vsaaaah
  • Informal
3 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

is broader, also fitting intense fear, pain, or relief
ohhhh
vsaaaah
  • NSFW
2 8.7

A long sound people make when they feel pleasure

is broader, also used for intense negative reactions like pain
aagh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short cry people make when they are suddenly scared

is broader, fitting many strong emotions beyond fear
haaa
vsaaaah
  • Informal
1 9.9

A long quiet sound made when you feel relieved or tired

is broader, covering sudden shock, fear, or strong pleasure too
aaa
vsaaaah
  • Informal
1 8.6

A short shout showing excitement or joy

is broader, also used for sudden fear, pain, or relief
augh
vsaaaah
  • Informal
9.9

A short cry showing sudden pain or hurt

is broader, applying also to nonphysical strong emotions

How Intense

aaaah
  • Informal
30 7.5
aaah
  • Informal
34 8.4
aaa
  • Informal
1 8.6
wow
  • Informal
∞ 1.0
to ooh
  • Informal
5 9.1
oh
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

aaaah main

Etymology

Aaaah is simply a long, written copy of the sound people make when they scream, like ah or aah. It is used to show strong 'fear', 'surprise', 'pain' or 'relief', so the word itself sounds like the feeling.