ohhhh
1
8.4
- interjection
- /oʊ/
- Informal
- "Ohhhh," she said.
Examples
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Ohhhh, she is exquisite, she is exquisite.
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And then someone would send you a link and you'd be like... ohhhh they're right.
Blog text (14) -
To this day, I still remember looking first at the red circle, with "Red" printed in the middle, and saying to myself, "Ohhhh!"
Blog text (11) -
Ohhhh, look at them hops, Wally!
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Ohhhh, I see, as he's done since the team was in Seattle.
Blog text (12) -
Ohhhh, baby, baby, baby..."
Blog text (7) -
Ohhhh, girl.
Blog text (22) -
Ohhhh... you're busted.
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Ohhhh, they can't remove the tarps! Nooooo, it would be so embarrassing if there were a few empty seats.
Blog text (8) -
Ohhhh! I didn't realize we had a meeting today.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Show a sudden feeling like surprise or understanding
∞
1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
∞
6.6
A short exclamation people use to show surprise or strong feeling
∞
7.2
To say when surprised or when you want someone to stop suddenly
∞
7.2
A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure
581
6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
389
9.9
A shout people make to show excitement or surprise
265
7.0
To show surprise, shock or disbelief in a mild, polite way
249
8.8
A short sound people make when they feel relief, pleasure, or sudden understanding
182
7.4
Shows surprise or mild doubt about what someone just said
169
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
147
8.9
A short cry to show surprise, confusion, disbelief, or casual acceptance
79
4.6
A short laugh showing surprise or small victory
70
3.7
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
52
9.4
A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration
34
8.8
A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement
30
8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
29
9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
22
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or excitement
21
7.5
A short loud sound people make to show strong feeling, like fear or surprise
18
9.8
A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or annoyance
16
8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
13
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise, pain, or annoyance
13
9.9
A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised
11
9.9
A short shout showing surprise or admiration
11
7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
9
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
4
9.9
A short exclamation used to show surprise or get someone's attention
4
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding
2
9.9
A short shout people make when they feel surprised, relieved, or overwhelmed
2
9.7
A short sound made when you finally understand something
2
9.9
An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something
1
9.9
A friendly phrase people say to show surprise or excitement
1
9.9
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
1
8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
1
9.9
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
1
9.5
A short phrase showing surprise or disbelief used by people who call on Allah
1
9.5
A short sound you make when you suddenly understand something
A short word people say to show playful surprise or mild shock
How Surprised
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ohhhh is the stretched version of the little word oh, the sound we make when something suddenly becomes clear. So, saying ohhhh is an easy way to show 'realization', 'surprise', or that an idea has clicked.