ooh
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7.2
- interjection
- /uː/
- Informal
:
¡oh!
- While adoring fans "ooh" and "aah," the screen celebrities grant brief interviews to a prominent gossip columnist.
- ooh and aah
going on about it. OHT blushes. Ooh, OK, My favorite blush is from last year. I put down Tom Ford's Sunstruck and
- going on about it. OHT blushes. Ooh, OK, My favorite blush is from last year. I put down Tom Ford's Sunstruck and
- I'm like, ooh, she was already doing it with him, but for the world to physically see you do it with him.
- lake layers like layers. Ooh, next mollies gonna cut it. Ohk. Never know.
- But Dante's like, ooh, sorry, if we don't do the thing and win, I die.
- Skims and Fabletics. Ooh, a real honest flying girl review. Alright, bye guys.
Examples
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- Ooh, I like that.
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Both of the women ooh and aah over Caroline's dress.
Fiction book (1993) -
All right, ooh that is weird.
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And then she goes, "Ooh baby, ooh, baby" in this deep voice.
Fiction book (1996) -
Ooh, sorry it took so long, honey.
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I love to show it to friends who haven't seen it before because they always "ooh" and "aah"!
Academic text (1999) -
Next time Bob hops onto the Internet, he thinks, "Ooh, I want to check out that nonprofit Sally recommended."
Blog text (1) -
Ooh, another embarrassment for the teabag, while the chosen one is still well under par.
Fiction book (1992) -
Wilma, Betty, the kids, and Dino ooh and ahh with the other guests as the mechanical animals all sing in unison.
Fiction book (1994) -
Ooh, I like that!
Synonyms
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1.0
Show a sudden feeling like surprise or understanding
∞
1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
∞
7.2
To say when surprised or when you want someone to stop suddenly
∞
1.0
A short word people say to show surprise or admiration
932
6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
707
9.2
A loud shout people make to show excitement or surprise
359
9.9
A shout people make to show excitement or surprise
321
6.6
A short exclamation people use to show surprise or strong feeling
185
6.0
A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement
76
4.6
A short laugh showing surprise or small victory
54
8.2
A short exclamation people say to show surprise, excitement or disbelief
46
8.6
A short phrase people say to show surprise or admiration
36
9.4
A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration
34
8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
31
8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
17
9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
15
9.9
A short shout showing surprise or admiration
14
8.8
A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement
14
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or excitement
13
7.4
Shows surprise or mild doubt about what someone just said
9
7.7
A short phrase people say to show surprise, shock, or admiration
5
7.4
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
5
9.4
A shout of strong excitement or joy
5
7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
4
9.1
A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief
3
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
2
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding
2
9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, mild pain, or strong feeling
2
7.0
To show surprise, shock or disbelief in a mild, polite way
2
8.7
A long sound people make when they feel pleasure
1
9.9
A short shout to show excitement or encouragement at a party
1
8.2
A loud shout people make to show excitement
A loud shout to show joy or excitement
A short phrase showing surprise or disbelief used by people who call on Allah
A friendly phrase people say to show surprise or excitement
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
A short exclamation showing surprise or excitement
A short word people say to show playful surprise or mild shock
How Impressed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ooh is a short, natural sound people use when they are surprised or pleased. It copies the soft 'ooh' people make, so saying 'ooh' shows 'surprise' or 'delight'.