interjection Uncommon

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

A cry expressing sudden fright, distress, or a baby's crying.

"The toddler let out a loud "wah!" when he dropped his toy."

An exclamation of surprise or delight.

""Wah, you actually finished it already?" she said, impressed."

How to use wah

Learner’s notes

In 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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Etymology

From Nepali वाँ दोन्काँ (wā̃ donkā̃).

Rhymes for wah

mwah

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Frequently asked questions

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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