Synonyms for
Wah
Definition
An exclamation of a sound made by crying babies or expressing grief, pain, or anger.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Common collocations
- wah wah
- wah crying
- wah sound
- wah baby
Word family
verb wah
Usage note
The word 'wah' is an onomatopoeic representation of a baby's cry. It is primarily used informally and often in a playful or imitative context.
Example sentences
- The baby's loud 'wah' woke me up from my nap.
- I heard a 'wah' coming from the other room and went to check on my sister.
- The dog let out a 'wah' when it got hurt.
- The audience let out a loud 'wah' when the singer hit a high note.
- I let out a 'wah' of frustration when I lost the game.
Quotes
'Wah!' cried the baby, unhappy about the cold bath.
The sound of 'wah' echoed through the room, signaling the start of the concert.
I couldn't help but let out a 'wah' of excitement when I saw my favorite celebrity.