hah

UK: hɑː | US: hɑː

Definition

  1. n. an exclamation expressing laughter, surprise, or scorn (variant of "ha")

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Etymology

"Hah" is an onomatopoeic interjection imitating the sound of laughter or a sharp exclamation. It evolved naturally in English as a variant of "ha," reflecting spontaneous vocalizations. Such words resist morpheme breakdown because they originate from sounds rather than linguistic roots.

Examples

  1. "Hah! I knew you'd forget your keys again."

  2. She let out a loud "hah" when she heard the joke.

  3. "Hah! You thought I wouldn’t notice?" he teased.

  4. The comic’s punchline made the audience go "hah!" in unison.

  5. A sarcastic "hah" escaped her lips as she read the message.