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Oooh

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Definition

The word 'oooh' is an interjection used to express excitement, surprise, or awe.

Synonyms & similar words

Wow Oh Ahh Yay Yippee Hooray Yeehaw Woo-hoo Bravo Hurrah Awesome Fantastic Incredible Impressive Marvelous Spectacular Stunning Surprising Astounding Breathtaking

Synonyms by register

Informal

wow gosh gee whoa

Literary

alas woe

Common collocations

  • oooh and aah
  • oooh boy
  • oooh my
  • oooh that's good
  • oooh I see
  • oooh that's nice

Usage note

This is an interjection used to express surprise, admiration, or sometimes disappointment. It is highly informal and often used in spoken language or informal writing.

Example sentences

  1. Oooh, look at that beautiful rainbow in the sky!
  2. I won the game! Oooh, I'm so happy!
  3. Oooh, the magician made the rabbit disappear!
  4. Oooh, the ice cream truck is here!
  5. Oooh, that roller coaster ride was thrilling!

Quotes

  • Oooh, life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. - Forrest Gump
  • Oooh, it's so beautiful! - Anne Frank
  • Oooh, I love the smell of napalm in the morning. - Apocalypse Now

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