interjection

  • 71alas — interjection Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from a ah + las weary, from Latin lassus more at lassitude Date: 13th century used to express unhappiness, pity, or concern …

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  • 72alleluia — interjection Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek allēlouia, from Hebrew halălūyāh praise ye Jehovah Date: 14th century hallelujah …

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  • 73all hail — interjection Date: 14th century used to express greeting, welcome, or acclamation …

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  • 74aloha — interjection Etymology: Hawaiian, from aloha love Date: 1820 used as a greeting or farewell …

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  • 75amen — interjection Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek amēn, from Hebrew āmēn Date: before 12th century used to express solemn ratification (as of an expression of faith) or hearty approval (as of an assertion) …

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  • 76attaboy — interjection Etymology: probably alteration of that s the boy Date: 1909 used to express encouragement, approval, or admiration …

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  • 77auf Wiedersehen — interjection Etymology: German, literally, on seeing again Date: 1845 used to express farewell …

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  • 78aw — interjection Date: 1852 used to express mild disappointment, gentle entreaty, or real or mock sympathy or sentiment …

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  • 79ay — interjection Etymology: Middle French aymi ay me Date: 14th century usually used with following me to express sorrow or regret …

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  • 80bah — interjection Date: 1600 used to express disdain or contempt …

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