arr
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9.9
A shout like a pirate makes to show excitement or agreement
- interjection
- /ɑr/
- Informal
:
¡ar!
- Arr!
- Arr, ye
Examples
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Arr!
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Arr, matey.
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- Arr!
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-Arr!
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Arr.
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Arr!
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Oh, Arr! I'm excited for our treasure hunt, matey!
Synonyms
14
9.9
A short word people say to show surprise or admiration, often in British English
is used for excitement and agreement rather than mild surprise
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9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
is centered on excitement and agreement instead of surprise
9.7
A shout people use to show excitement or support
is used for excitement and agreement rather than encouragement
9.9
An informal exclamation used to show agreement
is used more broadly for excitement and emphasis not only agreement
9.9
A short old Irish phrase people say to show surprise or strong feeling
focuses on excitement and agreement rather than surprise
Surface Forms
arr main
Etymology
Arr is a playful imitation of a pirate shout, like the short 'ar!' or 'yar!' actors say when they play pirates. That's why arr shows excitement, agreement, or emphasis.