oh — meaning in English
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English meaning
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
- interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
- interjection Added to the end of a sentence to turn it into a casual question, inviting agreement.