BRAINY QUOTES
Right, who's going to make the coffee? (ok, so, bueno, de acuerdo) * You're a French teacher, right? (seeking confirmation, no?) * All right, let's go to the pub (informal "ok", vale, de acuerdo * "I'm not going to lend Pete any more money because he never pays me back." "Quite right too!" (expressing emphatic agreement, completamente de acuerdo!, eso es asi)
* Hey... Didn't I see your name in the dictionary under "Shazaam!"?
Common Interjections & Exclamations in English
Right, who's going to make the coffee? (ok, so, bueno, de acuerdo) * You're a French teacher, right? (seeking confirmation, no?) * All right, let's go to the pub (informal "ok", vale, de acuerdo * "I'm not going to lend Pete any more money because he never pays me back." "Quite right too!" (expressing emphatic agreement, completamente de acuerdo!, eso es asi)
* Hey... Didn't I see your name in the dictionary under "Shazaam!"?
- Shazam!: an interjection suggesting that you're doing something very very fast: Do this, and that, and Shazam! You're done!
Common Interjections & Exclamations in English
What’s the difference between an exclamation and an interjection?
There are 9 basic parts of speech:
- Noun
- Article
- Adjective
- Verb
- Adverb
- Preposition
- Pronoun
- Conjunction
- Interjection
An interjection are all
those words that you can just say by themselves and add an exclamation
point to. “Wow!” “OY!” “D’oh!” Those are all interjections.
An exclamation includes that, but can be a complete sentence as well. “Get to work!”
So an interjection is a form of an exclamation in a single word. But not all exclamations are interjections.
“Hi!” That’s an interjection.
“Interjection” is a big name for a little word. Interjections are short exclamations like Oh!, Um or Ah!
They have no real grammatical value but we use them quite often,
usually more in speaking than in writing. When interjections are
inserted into a sentence, they have no grammatical connection to the
sentence. An interjection is sometimes followed by an exclamation mark
(!) when written.
Difference Between Interjection and Exclamation
Interjection vs Exclamation
There is a clear difference between interjection and exclamation. An exclamation is a word or a number of words which expresses an emotion. An interjection can be defined as a word that is being used with an exclamation mark. The main difference between an exclamation and an interjection is that all interjections are exclamations, but not all exclamations are interjections.
What is an Exclamation?
An exclamation is a word or a number of words which expresses an emotion.
An exclamation can come in the form of an interjection too. However, it
can also come in the form of a sentence, with an exclamation mark at
the end. For example,
Go to your room!
Stop screaming!
In these examples, the exclamation is in
the form of an order that is being made to another individual. These
exclamations are packed with emotion. However, this is not the only
instance when an exclamation can be used. If the speaker wishes to
express strong emotions regarding a topic, exclamations can be used. For
example,
What a wonderful day!
How amazing!
Notice the difference in usage in the
two sets of example. In both these cases, an exclamation is a number of
words that express packed emotions. Unlike an exclamation, an
interjection is shorter.
What is an Interjection?
An interjection is a word that is being used with an exclamation mark. Just as an exclamation, an interjection also reveals an outburst of emotion that the speaker experiences. Unlike an exclamation, an interjection is always in a single word. Aha, Alas, bravo, cheers, eh, Er, Hi!, Hmm, Indeed, Oh, Ouch, Phew, Well, and Wow! are some examples for interjections.
Grammatical rules usually do not apply
for interjections as they are very short. This does not denote that
interjections cannot be connected to sentences.
They can, but even when connected to a sentence they do not have any
grammatical connection with the rest of the sentence. For example,
Wow! You look amazing.
Ouch, that hurts.
Well, I have to think about it.
Look at each example. Notice that there
is a difference in the first example and the rest. In the first example,
an exclamation mark (!) has been used. In the rest of the sentences,
this cannot be seen. This is another characteristic of interjections. In
some interjections, an exclamation mark can be used. However, it does
not apply to all interjections.
What is the difference between Interjection and Exclamation?
• Definition of Interjection and Exclamation:
• An exclamation can be defined as a word or a number of words that express an emotion.
• An interjection can be defined as a word that is being used with an exclamation mark.
• Word or Sentence:
• An exclamation is not a single word. It can even be a sentence.
• An interjection is usually a single word.
• Purpose:
• An interjection expresses one’s emotions.
• An exclamation goes a step further than
an interjection. It can be used for other purposes as well such as when
demanding something or ordering.
• Grammatical Rules:
• Grammatical rules apply for exclamations.
• Grammatical rules do not apply for interjections.
• Connection:
• All interjections are exclamations, but not all exclamations are interjections.
They often seem disreputable, like sullen idlers loitering in a public thoroughfare, but they actually do a lot of hard work and are usually persnickety about the tasks to which they are put. They are interjections — one class of them, anyway: those lacking etymological origins but packed with meaning.
But how do you know how to distinguish similar ones — or spell them, for that matter? Here’s an incomplete inventory of interjections (not including variations of actual words such as yeah for yes or onomatopoeic echoes of externally produced sounds like boom):
Exclamations of annoyance, surprise (amazement, astonishment, astoundment, wonder, incredulity, marvel, shock, stupefaction, eye-opener) disgust (dislike), inquiry, exasperation, discovery, denseness (dumbness, stupidity), dismay (consternation, discouragement, despair, disheartenment), disdain (antipathy, aversion, dislike, contempt, scorn, despite, repugnance, hatred), disbelief (distrust, mistrust, doubt, skepticism, lack of confidence, suspicion, hesitation), derision (insult, disrespect, mockery, laughter, laughing stock, delight (enjoyment, pleasure, joy: yahoo!, bliss, happiness, satisfaction, glee), contentedness (satisfaction, relief, fulfillment, gratification, achievement, ease), amazement (admiration, astonishment, one for the books, something else, a stunner), approval (validation, okey, go-ahead, green light, endorsement, support, permission), approval of food (yum), greeting, anger, attention-getting, or accentuation ( ), hesitation, (brava), praise
- an eye-opener (surprise): something that reveals an unexpected fact etc revelación: Our visit to their office was a real eye-opener – they are so inefficient!- a laughing stock: someone who is laughed at. If I wear that silly hat, I’ll be a laughing stock.
EXAMPLES OF USE
* A strong feeling of antipathy existed between the two women. (a strong feeling of dislike)
* To my amazement, he had never heard of her. (great surprise). It amazes me how she manages to spend so much money on clothes. (to surprise greatly). I was amazed at how good she is at playing the piano. (very surprised)
Exclamations of annoyance, surprise (amazement, astonishment, astoundment, wonder, incredulity, marvel, shock, stupefaction, eye-opener) disgust (dislike), inquiry, exasperation, discovery, denseness (dumbness, stupidity), dismay (consternation, discouragement, despair, disheartenment), disdain (antipathy, aversion, dislike, contempt, scorn, despite, repugnance, hatred), disbelief (distrust, mistrust, doubt, skepticism, lack of confidence, suspicion, hesitation), derision (insult, disrespect, mockery, laughter, laughing stock, delight (enjoyment, pleasure, joy: yahoo!, bliss, happiness, satisfaction, glee), contentedness (satisfaction, relief, fulfillment, gratification, achievement, ease), amazement (admiration, astonishment, one for the books, something else, a stunner), approval (validation, okey, go-ahead, green light, endorsement, support, permission), approval of food (yum), greeting, anger, attention-getting, or accentuation ( ), hesitation, (brava), praise
- an eye-opener (surprise): something that reveals an unexpected fact etc revelación: Our visit to their office was a real eye-opener – they are so inefficient!- a laughing stock: someone who is laughed at. If I wear that silly hat, I’ll be a laughing stock.
EXAMPLES OF USE
* A strong feeling of antipathy existed between the two women. (a strong feeling of dislike)
* To my amazement, he had never heard of her. (great surprise). It amazes me how she manages to spend so much money on clothes. (to surprise greatly). I was amazed at how good she is at playing the piano. (very surprised)
Interjection
Usage notes
May be used in a sarcastic way, in which the real meaning is opposite and criticizes the receiver of the phrase.
- An exclamation of praise or endorsement of an achievement. (Bravo!, well done!)
Endorsement (support, sanction, approval, permission)
● come
- An exclamation to express annoyance.
- Come come! Stop crying. Come now! You must eat it.
- An exclamation to express encouragement, or to precede a request.
- Come come! You can do it. Come now! It won't bite you.
● absolutely
Usage notes
- Some commentators, especially in England, criticise the interjectional use as having no useful meaning beyond that of yes;[2] however, this assumes that emphasis is useless, which, pragmatically speaking, it isn’t.
● boy
1.also oh boy : used when you are excited or pleased about something.
▪ Boy, that chicken was good!
2. oh boy : used when you are slightly annoyed or disappointed about something:
▪ Oh boy! My computer crashed again.
1.also oh boy : used when you are excited or pleased about something.
2. oh boy : used when you are slightly annoyed or disappointed about something:
- Exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.
- Boy, that was close!
- Boy, that tastes good!
- Boy, I wish I could go to Canada!
Related terms: Oh boy.
- An expression of delight or joy.
- Oh, boy! I can't wait to tell my friends about this!
- An expression of dismay, resignation, frustration, or annoyance (sarcastic).
- Oh, boy. This is going to be a lot of work.
- Oh, boy. Now what do I do?
- Oh, boy! I can't wait to tell my friends about this!
- Oh, boy. This is going to be a lot of work.
- Oh, boy. Now what do I do?
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Interjections
| ¡Ay! ¡Oh! ¡Ah! | Oh! Ah! Alas! Ouch! | ¡Ea! | Come! Hurry! |
| ¡Ha! | Ha! Eh! | ¡Hola! ¡Ola! | Well hello! Ah! Well! |
| ¡Hé! ¡Huy! | Eh! Oh! Ouch! | ¡Bah! | Pshaw! No way! |
| ¡Puf! ¡Uf! | Oh! Ugh! | ¡Pum! | Bang! |
| ¡Aj! | Yuck! | ¡Anda! | Oops! |
| ¡Hale! | Go! Hurry! Do it! | ¡Arre! | Giddyup! |
Ah can denote positive emotions like relief or delight (generally, pronounced with a long a).
Aha signals triumph or surprise, or perhaps derision.
Ahem is employed to gain attention.
Argh, often drawn out with additional h’s, is all about frustration.
Aw can be dismissive or indicative of disappointment, or, when drawn out, expressive of sympathy or adoration.
Aye denotes agreement.
Bah is dismissive.
Blah communicates boredom or disappointment.
Blech (or bleah or bleh) implies nausea.
Boo is an exclamation to provoke fright.
Boo-hoo is imitative of crying and is derisive.
Boo-ya (with several spelling variants) is a cry of triumph.
Bwah-hah-hah (variously spelled, including mwah-hah-hah) facetiously mimics the stereotypical archvillain’s triumphant laugh.
D’oh is the spelling for the muttering accompanying Homer Simpson’s trademark head-slapping self-abuse.
Duh derides someone who seems dense.
Eek indicates an unpleasant surprise.
Eh, with a question mark, is a request for repetition or confirmation of what was just said; without, it is dismissive.
Er (sometimes erm) plays for time.
Ew denotes disgust, intensified by the addition of one or more e’s and/or w’s.
Feh (and its cousin meh) is an indication of feeling underwhelmed or disappointed.
Gak is an expression of disgust or distaste.
Ha expresses joy or surprise, or perhaps triumph.
Ha-ha (with possible redoubling) communicates laughter or derision.
Hamana-hamana, variously spelled, and duplicated as needed, implies speechless embarrassment.
Hardy-har-har, or har-har repeated as needed, communicates mock amusement.
Hee-hee is a mischievous laugh, while its variants heh and heh-heh (and so on) can have a more derisive connotation.
Hey can express surprise or exultation, or can be used to request repetition or call for attention.
Hist signals the desire for silence.
Hm, extended as needed, suggests curiosity, confusion, consternation, or skepticism.
Hmph (also hrmph or humph) indicates displeasure or indignation.
Ho-ho is expressive of mirth, or (along with its variant oh-ho) can indicate triumph of discovery.
Ho-hum signals indifference or boredom.
Hubba-hubba is the vocal equivalent of a leer.
Huh (or hunh) is a sign of disbelief, confusion, or surprise, or, with a question mark, is a request for repetition.
Hup, from the sound-off a military cadence chant, signals beginning an exerting task.
Hurrah (also hoorah, hooray, and hurray, and even huzzah) is an exclamation of triumph or happiness.
Ick signals disgust.
la-di-da denotes nonchalance or dismissal, or derision about pretension. 2. Acting or talking in a false and annoying way that is thought to be typical of rich and important people.
la-di-da denotes nonchalance or dismissal, or derision about pretension. 2. Acting or talking in a false and annoying way that is thought to be typical of rich and important people.
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some la-di-da movie star
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talking with a la-di-da accent
Lah-de-dah
Mm-hmm, variously spelled, is an affirmative or corroborating response.
Mmm, extended as needed, conveys palatable or palpable pleasure.
Mwah is suggestive of a kiss, often implying unctuous or exaggerated affection.
Neener-neener, often uttered in a series of three repetitions, is a taunt (a jeering remark, a remark or cry of derision; scoof, gibe)
Now (often repeated “Now, now”) is uttered as an admonition (to reprove firmly but not harshly. 2. warn; caution)
Oh is among the most versatile of interjections. Use it to indicate comprehension or acknowledgment (or, with a question mark, a request for verification), to preface direct address (“Oh, sir!”), as a sign of approximation or example (“Oh, about three days”), or to express emotion or serves as a response to a pain or pleasure. (Ooh is a variant useful for the last two purposes.)
Oh-oh (or alternatives in which oh is followed by various words) is a warning response to something that will have negative repercussions.
Olé, with an accent mark over the e, is borrowed from Spanish and is a vocal flourish to celebrate a deft (skillful, dexterous and clever) or adroit (quick in thought or reaction) maneuver (a movement or action requiring dexterity and skill)
Ooh, with o’s repeated as needed, conveys interest or admiration, or, alternatively, disdain.
Ooh-la-la is a response to an attempt to impress or gently mocks pretension or finery.
Oops (and the jocular diminutive variation oopsie or oopsy and the variant whoops) calls attention to an error or fault.
Ouch (or ow, extended as needed) signals pain or is a response to a harsh word or action.
Oy, part of Yiddish expressions such as oy gevalt (equivalent to “Uh-oh”), is a lament of frustration, concern, or self-pity.
Pff, extended as needed, expresses disappointment, disdain, or annoyance.
Pfft, or phfft, communicates abrupt ending or departure or is a sardonic dismissal akin to pff.
Phew, or pew, communicates disgust, fatigue, or relief. (Phooey, also spelled pfui, is a signal for disgust, too, and can denote dismissal as well. PU and P.U. are also variants.)
Poof is imitative of a sudden disappearance, as if by magic.
Pooh is a contemptuous exclamation.
Pshaw denotes disbelief, disapproval, or irritation or, alternatively, communicates facetious self-consciousness.
Psst calls for quiet.
Rah, perhaps repeated, signals triumph.
Shh (extended as necessary) is an imperative for silence.
Sis boom bah is an outdated encouraging cry, most likely to be used mockingly now.
Tchah communicates annoyance.
Tsk-tsk and its even snootier variant tut-tut are condemnations or scoldings; the related sound tch is the teeth-and-tongue click of disapproval.
Ugh is an exclamation of disgust.
Uh is an expression of skepticism or a delaying tactic.
Uh-huh indicates affirmation or agreement.
Uh-oh signals concern or dismay.
Uh-uh is the sound of negation or refusal.
Um is a placeholder for a pause but also denotes skepticism.
Va-va-voom is an old-fashioned exclamation denoting admiration of physical attractiveness.
Whee is an exclamation of excitement or delight.
Whew is a variant of phew but can also express amazement.
Whoa is a call to halt or an exclamation of surprise or relief.
Woo and woo-hoo (and variations like yahoo, yee-haw, and yippee) indicate excitement. (Woot, also spelled w00t among an online in-crowd, is a probably ephemeral variant.)
Wow expresses surprise.
Yay is a congratulatory exclamation. (Not to be confused with yeah, a variant of yes.)
yeah interjection (Informal) yes, sure, okay, aye (Scot. informal), affirmative (formal), uh-huh (slang) OK, uh-huh, yep. undoubtedly, unquestionably, willingly, yea, yes Slang: right on.
* Yeah, alright, I'll come.
yeah interjection (Informal) yes, sure, okay, aye (Scot. informal), affirmative (formal), uh-huh (slang) OK, uh-huh, yep. undoubtedly, unquestionably, willingly, yea, yes Slang: right on.
* Yeah, alright, I'll come.
Yikes is an expression of fear or concern, often used facetiously. a term used to show shock or extreme surprise:
* Yikes! That sure scared me!
* Yikes! That sure scared me!
Yo-ho-ho is the traditional pirates’ refrain.
Yoo-hoo attracts attention.
Yow, or yowza, is an exclamation of surprise or conveys being impressed.
Yuck (also spelled yech or yecch) signals disgust. (Not to be confused with yuk, a laugh.)
Yum, or yummy, is a response to the taste of something delicious and, by extension, the sight of an attractive person.
Zoinks is an expression of surprise or amazement popularized by the cartoon character Shaggy, of Scooby Doo fame.
Zowie, often in combination following wowie, a variant of wow, expresses admiration or astonishment.
Dictionary of interjections
Here is a list of english interjections (words that have no grammatical meaning, but just signify emotions, such as "Aha" and "Wow") and their meanings. Feel free to mail me if you have suggestions or comments.
Like the sounds themselves, most of the interjection can be made stronger by stretching them out, such as "aaaaaah!!!" or "awwwwwww!!". This list mostly describes the shortest canonical representations. Note that some are listed several times with different meanings, and as alternate spellings under other entries.
| Word | Alternate/ Similar | Translation | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aah! | aaah, aaaahh | "Help!" | "Aaaah! It's eating my leg!" | Fright, shock. Sometimes it means "ahh" instead. |
| aha | a-ha | "I understand" | "Aha! So you took the money!" | Understanding, triumph (can also be used as "ahh") |
| ahem | "Attention, please!" | "Ahem! Swearing is against office policy." | The sound of clearing one's throat. Used to get someone's attention, especially if they don't know (or apparently forgot) that you're there. | |
| ahh | ahhh | "Ok, I see" | "Ahh, yes, I understand now" | Realisation, understanding. Sometimes it means "aaah" or "eh" instead. |
| argh | augh | "Damn!" | "Argh, the car won't work!" | Annoyance, anger, frustration |
| aww | aw, awww | "How sweet!" | "Aww, what an adorable puppy" | Shows sentimental approval (also see next entry) |
| aww | aw, ohh, ahh | "That's too bad" | "Aww, it hit him right in the nuts!" | Feeling sorry or pity for someone |
| aw | oh | "Come on!" | "Aw, don't be like that!" | Mild disappointment or protest |
| bah | "Whatever" | "Bah, I never liked him anyways." | Dismissive, annoyed | |
| boo | booh | "That's bad" | "Boo, get off the stage!" | Disapproval, contempt |
| boo! | "Scared you!" | I jumped out from the closet and yelled "boo!" | A noise used to scare people by surprise | |
| brr | brrrr | "It's cold" | "Brrr, it's -20C outside" | Being cold, shivering |
| d'oh | doh | "That was stupid/bad!" | "I just deleted all my files. D'oh!" | Homer Simpson's catchphrase when something bad happens. |
| duh | "That's dumb" | "Duh, you didn't plug it in." | Expresses annoyance over something stupid or obvious | |
| eek | eeeek | "Help!" | "Eeek, a mouse!" | Girly scream. Surprised, scared. |
| eep | "Oh no!" | "Eep! I didn't mean to say that!" | Surprise (female) | |
| eh? | huh? | "What?" | "Eh? I didn't hear what you said." | Misunderstanding. Also see "eh?" below |
| eh? | huh?, eyh? | "Is that right?" | "So she dumped you, eh?" | Stereotypically overused by Canadians |
| eww | ugh, ewww | "Disgusting" | "Ewww, this apple is rotten" | Disgust, dislike |
| gah | "This is hopeless" | "Gah, I give up" | Exasperation and despair | |
| gee | "Really?" | "Gee, that's super!" | Surprise, enthusiasm, or just general emphasis. | |
| grr | grrrr | "I'm angry" | "Grrr, I'll kick his ass" | Anger, snarling, growling. Often used for dogs and other animals. |
| hmm | hm, hmmmm | "I wonder" | "Hmm, I'm not sure about that" | Thinking, hesitation. |
| humph | harumph | "I don't like this" | "There are kids on my lawn again, humph!" | A snort, to express dislike, disbelief or annoyance. |
| hah | heh | "Funny." | "Heh, that's clever" | The first syllable of "hahaha", when something is just a little funny |
| haha | hehe, hahaha, bahaha | "Funny!" | "Haha, that's hilarious!" | Regular laughter. |
| huh | "Really?" | "Huh, you were right" | Mild, indifferent surprise | |
| hurrah | hooray, huzzah | "Let's celebrate!" | "Hurrah, we won!" | Generic exclaimation of joy |
| ich | yuck, yak | "Disgusting" | "Blerch, this apple is rotten" | Disgust, dislike |
| meh | eh | "I don't know" | "Meh, whatever you think is best" | Indifference |
| mhm | mmhm, uh-hu | "Yes" | "Do you think so too?" "Mhm" | Agreement, acknowledgement. |
| mm | mmm, mmh | "Lovely" | "Mmm, this ice cream is delicious" | Pleasure. Sometimes it means "hmm" instead. |
| muahaha | mwahaha, bwahaha | "I'm so evil!" | "I switched the sugar and the salt! Muahaha!" | Evil villain's triumphant laugh |
| nah | "No" | "Want another beer?" "Nah, I'm good" | Informal no | |
| nuh-uh | nuh-hu, nuhuh | "No, it isn't!"/"Did not!" | "I hit you!" "Nuh-uh!" "Yuh-uh!" "Nuh-uh!" | Childish negation or refusal |
| oh | "I see" | "Oh, you wanted sugar, not milk." | Realisation | |
| ooh-la-la | oh-lala | "Fancy!" | "A seven layer wedding cake? Ooh-la-la!" | An often ironic (or just funny) way indicating that something is fancy or high class |
| ooh | oooh | "Wonderful!" | "Oooh, it's shiny!" | Wonder, amazement (ohhh can also mean ahhh) |
| oomph | umph | "I'm exerting myself" | "Push on 3.. 1, 2, 3.. oomph!" | A grunt made on sudden exertion. Also used as a noun to mean "power" or "energy" ("This song needs more oomph!") |
| oops | "I didn't mean to do that" | "Oops, I knocked your cup over" | Being surprised at or acknowledging your own mistakes | |
| ow | oww, ouch, yeow | "That hurts" | "Oww, I hit my thumb" | Pain |
| oy | oi, oyh | "Hey, you!" | "Oy! You forgot your wallet!" | Mainly British: Used to get someone's attention, similar to "hey!". Also used disapprovingly ("Oy, you spilled your drink all over me!"). |
| oy | oy vay | "Oh no..." | "The bills are biling up. Oy..." | Mainly Jewish: Used to express self-pity, similar to "woe is me!" |
| pew | pee-yew | "It stinks!" | "Pew, that smells so gross!" | Used for foul odors |
| pff | pffh, pssh, pfft | "That's nothing" | "Pff, I once caught a fish twice that size" | Unimpressed |
| phew | "That was close!" | "I didn't do my homework, but the teacher didn't check. Phew!" | Expressing relief | |
| psst | Whispering "Hey, you!" | "Psst. Let's skip the next class!" | Used to quietly get someone's attention, often to tell them a secret. | |
| sheesh | jeez | "I can't believe this!" | "Sheesh, now he's drunk again" | Exasperation, annoyance (corruption of "Jesus") |
| shh | hush, shush | "Be quiet" | "Shh, I'm trying to hear what they're saying!" | Used to make someone be quiet |
| shoo | "Go away" | "Get out of here! Shoo!" | Used to drive away animals or small children | |
| tsk-tsk | tut-tut | "Disappointing" | "Tsk-tsk, he is late for work again" | disappointment, contempt (this is a clicking sound. Clip from Futurama) |
| uh-hu | uhuh, mhm | "Yes" | "Do you think so too?" "Uh-hu" | Agreement, acknowledgement (easily confused with uh-uh) |
| uh-oh | oh-oh | "Oh no!" | "Uh-oh, I think the bear is inside the house" | Concerned for indications that something will happen |
| uh-uh | unh-unh | "No" | "Eat your spinach!" "Uh-uh!" | Refusal, especially if your mouth is full or if you refuse to open it (easily confused with uhuh) |
| uhh | uhm, err | "Wait, I'm thinking" | "Seven times eight is... uhh... 56" | Indicates a pause in, rather than the end of, a sentence |
| wee | whee, weee | "This is fun!" | "Weee! Faster!" | Used by children when doing something fun, and often ironically by adults when something is fun but childish |
| whoa | "Hold on." | "Whoa, take it easy!" | Can be used to suggest caution as in here, and also stereotypically used by marijuana smokers to express dumbfounded amazement ("whoa, look at the colors!"). Originally a sound used to make horses stop. | |
| wow | "Amazing!" | "Wow, that's incredible!" | Impressed, astonished | |
| yahoo | yippie | "Let's celebrate!" | "Yippie! We won!" | Generic exclaimation of joy |
| yay | "Yes!" | "Yay! We won!" | All-purpose cheer. Approval, congratulations and triumph | |
| yeah | yeeeeaah! | "Yes!" | "Yeeeaah! Kick his butt!" | Common slang for "yes", sometimes also used as an interjection. |
| yee-haw | yeehaw | "I'm excited!" | "Let's gather some cattle! Yee-haw!" | Much like "yahoo", but almost always associated with cowboys. |
| yikes | "That's a bad surprise." | "I found out I owed $5000 in back taxes. Yikes!" | Fear and alarm. | |
| yoo-hoo | yoohoo | "Hey you!" | "Yoo-hoo, sugercup! Come give me a hug!" | The often ironic/comical, seductive call of a woman to get someone's attention |
| yuh-uh | yuh-hu, yuhuh | "Yes, it is!"/"Did so!" | "I hit you!" "Nuh-uh!" "Yuh-uh!" "Nuh-uh!" ... | Childish affirmation, often used to counter "nuh-uh!" (not to be confused with yoo-hoo). |
| yuck | ich, blech, bleh | "Disgusting!" | "Yuck, I wouldn't want to touch that" | Disgust, dislike |
| zing | ba-dum-tss, badum tish | "Haha, well said!" | "You're so stupid, you'd trip over a wireless phone!" "Zing!" | Used (often ironically) to punctuate a punchline or witty comeback. From the sound of a rimshot, played after punchlines in some comedy acts. |
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