intj
Uncommon
bah
ba
Bah (intj) means used to express contempt, disgust, or irritation. Example: “Bah, humbug!" he grumbled at the carolers.”
intj
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Used to express contempt, disgust, or irritation.
""Bah, humbug!" he grumbled at the carolers."
"“Bah!” cried the woman. “My husband will know!”"
— , Forging Bonds of Hate and ——? (1913)
"Templeton looked over the assembled servants speculatively, then shrugged. "Bah!" he said. "They're of no use to me. Come, Andrew, a word with you upstairs.""
— April Kihlstrom, Dangerous Masquerade (1992)
How to use bah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dismissive grunt of annoyance or disdain.
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Etymology
First recorded in the early 1800s, likely borrowed from French bah.
Class of 1800
bah joined the language around 1800.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bah” mean?
The word “bah” means used to express contempt, disgust, or irritation. In plain terms, a dismissive grunt of annoyance or disdain.
How do you pronounce “bah”?
“Bah” is pronounced ba (/bæ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bah” in a sentence?
Here is “bah” used in a sentence: “"Bah, humbug!" he grumbled at the carolers.”
What is another word for “bah”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bah” include blech, bleck, faugh, faw, foh and fough.
What part of speech is “bah”?
“Bah” is an intj.
Where does the word “bah” come from?
The word “bah” dates back to around 1800 and comes from French. First recorded in the early 1800s, likely borrowed from French bah.
Is “bah” a common word?
“Bah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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