haaa
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9.7
- interjection
- Informal
:
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- When she finally solved the puzzle, she exclaimed, 'Haaa! I got it!'
Examples
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After reading the final clue, he exclaimed haaa and solved the puzzle.
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After searching for hours, he finally found his keys and said, 'Haaa, there you are!'
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When the answer finally made sense, she said haaa with a big smile.
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The teacher saw the look of understanding as the student whispered haaa during the lesson.
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Oh, haaa! I see what you mean.
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Did you just say that? Haaa!
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'Haaa!' he shouted in excitement, realizing he had won the game.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Show a sudden feeling like surprise or understanding
∞
1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
101
8.8
A short sound people make when they feel relief, pleasure, or sudden understanding
82
3.7
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
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8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
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8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
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8.4
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
2
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding
1
9.5
A short sound you make when you suddenly understand something
A short shout people use when they suddenly find an answer or discover something
How Clear
Surface Forms
Etymology
Haaa in moments of sudden understanding is like the small word aha, which shows a new idea. Think of it as a stretched 'aha' meaning 'I get it', which is why people say it when something becomes clear.