Clip from Futurama)Īgreement, acknowledgement (easily confused with uh-uh) Used to drive away animals or small childrenĭisappointment, contempt (this is a clicking sound. "Shh, I'm trying to hear what they're saying!" Used to quietly get someone's attention, often to tell them a secret.Įxasperation, annoyance (corruption of "Jesus") "Pff, I once caught a fish twice that size" Mainly Jewish: Used to express self-pity, similar to "woe is me!" Also used disapprovingly ("Oy, you spilled your drink all over me!"). Mainly British: Used to get someone's attention, similar to "hey!". Also used as a noun to mean "power" or "energy" ("This song needs more oomph!")īeing surprised at or acknowledging your own mistakes Wonder, amazement (ohhh can also mean ahhh)Ī grunt made on sudden exertion. "I hit you!" "Nuh-uh!" "Yuh-uh!" "Nuh-uh!"Īn often ironic (or just funny) way indicating that something is fancy or high class "I switched the sugar and the salt! Muahaha!" "I didn't do my homework, but the teacher didn't check. "Hah" can also be used spitefully in one-upmanship, as in "Hah, got you again you loser" The first syllable of "hahaha", when something is just a little funny. "There are kids on my lawn again, humph!"Ī snort, to express dislike, disbelief or annoyance. Surprise, enthusiasm, or just general emphasis.Īnger, snarling, growling. "Oh fuff, you don't know what you're talking about!" Homer Simpson's catchphrase when something bad happens.Įxpresses annoyance over something stupid or obvious Used, often sarcastically, to imitate crying. Your internet is slow? Boo-hoo, how sad for you. I jumped out from the closet and yelled "boo!" Shows sentimental approval (also see next entry) Sometimes it means "aaah" or "eh" instead. Used to get someone's attention, especially if they don't know (or apparently forgot) that you're there. "Ahem! Swearing is against office policy." Understanding, triumph (can also be used as "ahh") Like the sounds themselves, most of the interjection can be made stronger by stretching them out, such as "aaaaaah!!!" or "aNote that some are listed several times with different meanings, and as alternate spellings under other entries.įright, shock. Feel free to mail me if you have suggestions or comments. Here is a list of English interjections, specifically those that are not included in normal dictionaries because they just signify noises people make (ahh, ow, grr) rather than exclamation words (hey, stop, yes). Send us feedback about these examples.Dictionary of Interjections (aww, oh, ah, eek, oops) Dictionary of Interjections These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'banger.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 5 on the tally dated April 29 - the first Mexican music song to enter the top 10 on the chart. Robert Anderson, PCMAG, On the Billboard Hot 100, the banger is No. 2022 The sequence has fun animation, but the hook is the all-time banger that plays in the background. 2023 While he’s not secured a contract yet, Santiago did score a banger of a goal in the 2021 U-17 MLS Next Cup. 2023 Colombian singer Maluma can be relied on for a couple of things: releasing bangers and posting thirst traps on main. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, The music sounds different, too, teeming with maximalist, ecstatic club bangers crafted with the help of Richard X (Erasure, Róisín Murphy) and James Greenwood (Daniel Avery, Kelly Lee Owens). Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, Spanning through an energetic set with back-to-back bangers, the Mexican pop star appeared in a sultry leopard one-piece and dazzling gold jewelry, looking like a queen amid neon lights, with her luscious brown hair flowing as usual. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, These two particular symphonies are what the kids would call bangers - aggressively rhythmic, wryly cocky, conspicuously concerned with delight. Recent Examples on the Web Some of our fave singers like The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Rihanna have penned tracks about the vulnerability of cheating with bangers and ballads.
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