interjection
Uncommon
wah
wah
Wah (interjection) means a cry expressing sudden fright, distress, or a baby's crying. Example: “The toddler let out a loud "wah!" when he dropped his toy.”
interjection
1
A cry expressing sudden fright, distress, or a baby's crying.
"The toddler let out a loud "wah!" when he dropped his toy."
2
An exclamation of surprise or delight.
""Wah, you actually finished it already?" she said, impressed."
How to use wah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal exclamation — used for crying, or for surprise and delight, depending on tone.
When to use it
Very informal, mostly used in speech or casual writing/text.
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Word forms
- Plural
- wahs
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Etymology
Taken from Nepali वाँ दोन्काँ (wā̃ donkā̃).
Rhymes for wah
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What does “wah” mean?
The word “wah” means a cry expressing sudden fright, distress, or a baby's crying. In plain terms, an informal exclamation — used for crying, or for surprise and delight, depending on tone.
How do you pronounce “wah”?
“Wah” is pronounced wah (/wɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “wah” in a sentence?
Here is “wah” used in a sentence: “The toddler let out a loud "wah!" when he dropped his toy.”
What part of speech is “wah”?
“Wah” is an interjection.
Is “wah” a common word?
“Wah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wah” have?
“Wah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cry expressing sudden fright, distress, or a baby's crying.
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