Used to express distaste, disgust or outrage.Ī liturgical or variant form of hallelujah.Īn imitation of laughter, often used to express scorn or disbelief. Hmm an inarticulate sound uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation. ( childish) An expression of pleasure or enjoyment, sometimes from rapid physical motion. ( sarcastic) Indicating that somebody has missed the point (as though it were flying overhead).Įxpressing approval, appreciation, or happiness. Humorous) Expressing contempt, disgust, or bad temper.Īn exclamation used in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God. New Zealand) A mild oath expressing surprise or generally adding emphasis. Uttered to indicate disgust usually toward an objectionable taste or odour. Informal) goodbye equivalent to the more geographically widespread ta ta (onomatopoeia) the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat ( slang) Exclamation of fright, incredulity, shock, surprise or anger. ( onomatopoeia) Weak amusement, sometimes signaling boredom. Used to represent a loud, sharp sound, as of a cork coming out of a bottle. The sound of a violent impact, such as a punch. Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer. Stop ( especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof) calm down slow down.Īn exclamation indicating sudden discovery. NZ) Used as an exclamation of astonishment, or as an emphasis of fact at the conclusion of a statement. ( in some dialects of American English, including Southern, Western, and African American Vernacular) Yeah, right, yes. ( obsolete) hurrah an exclamation of triumphant joyĪn exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern. Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise. Usually used when one has been hidden from the victim and then suddenly appeared unexpectedly.Īn expression of one's own physical pain. Indicating delight at the flavor of food.Ī loud exclamation intended to scare someone, especially a child. ( profane) Expressing anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment. ( Archaic) look, see, behold ( in an imperative sense). ( UK) Alternative form of hello (Greeting.) Used to express approval, joy or victory. Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance. ( onomatopoeia) An expression used to show contentment for something
New Zealand) Expressing anger, surprise, excitement, etc. Ireland) general interjection of confirmation, affirmation, and often disapproval. Indication of amazement or surprise or enthusiasm. See also ' dammit'.Ī general exclamation of surprise or frustration. ( profane) Used to express anger, irritation, disappointment, annoyance, contempt, etc. ( minced oath) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of God, particularly in fear of saying the Lord’s name in vain. ( nautical) Used to attract attention to something sighted, usually by lookouts. ( with falling pitch) used to express amusement or subtle surprise.Īn indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure. Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief. US) Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.Īn exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition.įarewell a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.Įxpression of confusion or space filler in conversation.
Yes yea a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.Ī greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. Used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.Īn expression of relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion, understanding, wonder, awe, etc.
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