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buh

buh

7 9.9
A short exclamation used to show surprise or get someone's attention
  • interjection
  • /bʌ/
  • Informal
translation icon : eh
  • Buh-bye, DeMarco!

Examples

Synonyms

whoa
vsbuh
  • Informal
∞ 7.2

To say when surprised or when you want someone to stop suddenly

is more for simple surprise or brief attention rather than stopping someone
boo
vsbuh
108 6.3

A short cry used to surprise or scare someone playfully

is less about startling and more about catching simple attention
ahh
vsbuh
101 8.8

A short sound people make when they feel relief, pleasure, or sudden understanding

focuses more on immediate attention or surprise without understanding
hah
vsbuh
  • Informal
76 4.6

A short laugh showing surprise or small victory

leans more to quick surprise or attention without triumph
aaah
vsbuh
  • Informal
34 8.4

A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased

is more about catching attention or simple surprise than relief
oooh
vsbuh
  • Informal
31 8.7

A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed

is usually briefer and aims primarily to get attention
bruh
vsbuh
  • Slang
30 9.9

A short word people use to show surprise, disbelief, or frustration

focuses more narrowly on quick surprise or attention getting
yoo
vsbuh
  • Informal
30 9.9

A short shout people use to greet someone or get their attention

is more exclamatory and less used as a greeting
brah
vsbuh
  • Australian
23 9.9

A friendly shout used to get someone's attention or show surprise

is more neutral soundlike attention rather than direct address
wah
vsbuh
  • Informal
14 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or excitement

is a brief casual sound for getting attention or showing surprise
gah
vsbuh
  • Informal
13 9.9

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

is milder and mainly used to get attention or show surprise
ooh
vsbuh
  • Informal
8 8.1

A short sound of surprise or delight

is more of a quick attention or surprise sound than delight
ach
vsbuh
7 9.9

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

is focused on neutral surprise or calling attention rather than pain
aaahh
vsbuh
  • Informal
4 9.1

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

is simpler and used mainly to get attention or show surprise
ohhhh
vsbuh
  • Informal
3 8.4

A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something

is used more for quick surprise or to call attention rather than understanding
oooo
vsbuh
  • Informal
3 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

is shorter and used mainly to catch attention or quick surprise
bawk
vsbuh
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short shout that copies a chicken's cluck to show alarm or get attention

is a more general informal sound for surprise or attention
hey
vsbuh
  • Informal
1 4.4

A short shout used to get someone's attention

is more of an informal sound rather than a full shouted call
blurp
vsbuh
  • Informal
1 9.5

A short sudden silly sound that is often funny

is mainly for simple attention or small surprise rather than silliness
woa
vsbuh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short shout showing surprise or asking for attention

is similar but more casual and soundlike rather than a full call
ooooh
vsbuh
  • Informal
1 9.3

A short sound that shows surprise, admiration, or pleasure

leans more toward a quick attention sound than admiration
psh
vsbuh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A soft sound to get someone's attention without speaking

is louder and used openly to show surprise or get attention
bleep of surprise
vsbuh
8.5

A short sharp sound someone makes to show surprise

is broader and can be any informal sound for surprise or attention
bejeezus
vsbuh
  • Informal
9.9

A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance

expresses simple surprise or attention without added shock or anger
orh hor
vsbuh
  • Informal
9.9

A short word people say to show playful surprise or mild shock

is more neutral and mainly used to grab attention or show surprise
boing
vsbuh
  • Informal
9.6

A short sound people use to show surprise when something bounces

is less about imitation and more about grabbing attention quickly
sumbitch
vsbuh
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude spoken word used to show surprise, anger or admiration

is softer and used for light surprise or simple attention
ecky thump
vsbuh
  • Archaic
9.9

A short shout showing surprise or disbelief

is a general informal attention or surprise sound without regional flavor

Surface Forms

buh main

Etymology

Buh is a quick, sharp sound people sometimes shout to get someone's attention or show surprise, a bit like saying hey or giving a little start. So, buh can make someone look up or show a sudden feeling.