interjection
wah
wah
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.
Word Forms
wahs plural, wahs plural, Wahs plural
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