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ooh

ooh [ oo ]


interjection 
Definition:
 
used to express surprise: used as an exclamation of surprise, excitement, pleasure, or pain ( informal )



intransitive verb  (past and past participle oohed, present participle ooh·ing, 3rd person present singular oohs)
Definition:
 
express surprise or awe: to exclaim in surprise, excitement, pleasure, or pain, especially on first encountering something
When they went into the royal chambers, you could hear them oohing and aahing.



noun  (plural oohs)
Definition:
 
exclamation of surprise: an exclamation of surprise, excitement, pleasure, or pain

[Early 20th century. Natural exclamation]

ooh la la used to show pleasant surprise or approval, or, humorously, to suggest that something is scandalous

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