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oh — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • huh interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
  • OH intj Used to express surprise, realization, understanding, or emotion.
  • why adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
  • wow intj Used to express surprise, excitement, or admiration.

Senses

oh is used for these senses in English:

  • huh (slang, with falling pitch) Used either to belittle the issuer of a statement/question, or sarcastically to indicate utter agreement, and that the statement being responded to is an extreme understatement. The intonation is changed to distinguish between the two meanings - implied dullness for belittlement, and feigned surprise for utter agreement.
  • oh Expression of surprise.
  • why (dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
  • wow An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.

huh — full definition

  1. interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
  2. interjection Added to the end of a sentence to turn it into a casual question, inviting agreement.

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