Synonyms for

Ay

Verb / eɪ / / aɪ / Another word for ay — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ay is an interjection used to express joy, surprise, or sorrow.

Synonyms & similar words

oh wow alas ouch yay boo ah phew hey oops ahoy eh hooray hurray oopsie yikes aha hallelujah uh-oh hmm

Synonyms by register

Informal

yeah yep uh-huh sure okay

Literary

aye yea

Antonyms

no nay disagree refuse deny reject

Common collocations

  • ay, ay, captain
  • ay, there
  • ay, me
  • ay, the
  • ay, it

Word family

noun aye
verb ay

Usage note

Primarily used as an archaic or dialectal affirmative, often heard in nautical contexts. 'Aye' is a more common spelling for the affirmative in modern English.

Example sentences

  1. Ay, I'm so happy to see you!
  2. Ay, that hurt!
  3. Ay, I can't believe I lost my keys again.
  4. Ay, did you see that amazing goal?
  5. Ay, I'm sorry to hear that.

Quotes

  • Ay, caramba!
  • Ay me! What fray was here?
  • Ay, there's the rub!

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