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oho

Oho (intj) means used to express surprise or a triumphant realization, similar to "aha". Example: “Oho! So that's where you've been hiding," he said with a grin.”

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Used to express surprise or a triumphant realization, similar to "aha".
""Oho! So that's where you've been hiding," he said with a grin."

How to use oho

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn exclamation of sudden, often gleeful, realization or surprise.

When to use it

Fairly old-fashioned and rarely used in everyday modern speech.

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Etymology

From Middle English o ho; o, ho; equivalent to o + ho.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “oho” mean?

The word “oho” means used to express surprise or a triumphant realization, similar to "aha". In plain terms, an exclamation of sudden, often gleeful, realization or surprise.

How do you use “oho” in a sentence?

Here is “oho” used in a sentence: “"Oho! So that's where you've been hiding," he said with a grin.”

What part of speech is “oho”?

“Oho” is an intj.

What is the meaning of oho?

"oho" (intj) means used to express surprise or a triumphant realization, similar to "aha".

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