interjection

  • 61umm — interjection Interjection implying hesitation How does a plane fly? Syn: er, hmm, um …

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  • 62he-he — interjection or hee hee ˈhēˈhē Etymology: imitative used to express or as an imitation of derisive laughter or a senile or foolish giggle * * * he he /hēˈhēˈ/ interjection Representing a high pitched or gleeful laugh noun Such a laugh… …

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  • 63holy cow — interjection used as an exclamation of surprise, amazement, or bewilderment * * * Slang. (used to express bewilderment, surprise, or astonishment.) [1920 25] * * * holy smoke/cow/mackerel/etc mainly american spoken …

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  • 64glory be — interjection see glory III * * * glory be 1. A devout ascription of glory to God 2. Hence, a shout of exultation 3. An interjection expressing surprise • • • Main Entry: ↑glory …

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  • 65yecch — interjection see yech * * * yecch «yuhk, yuhkh», interjection. U.S. Informal. an exclamation of disgust: »“You ask a guy today how the economy will be in three weeks and he ll say Yecch! ” (Newsweek). * * * ↑yech …

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  • 66adios — interjection Etymology: Spanish adiós, from a Dios, literally, to God Date: 1823 used to express farewell …

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  • 67aha — interjection Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century used to express surprise, triumph, or derision …

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  • 68ahem — interjection Etymology: imitative Date: 1763 used especially to attract attention or to express disapproval or embarrassment …

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  • 69ahoy — interjection Etymology: a (as in aha) + hoy Date: 1748 used in hailing < ship ahoy > …

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  • 70alack — interjection Etymology: Middle English Date: 15th century used to express sorrow or regret …

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