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ooh
(o͞o)interj.
Used to express pleasure, satisfaction, surprise, or great joy.
intr.v. oohed, ooh·ing, oohs
To exclaim in pleasure, satisfaction, surprise, or great joy: Everyone oohed and aahed as the gifts were unwrapped.
ooh n.
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ooh
(uː)interj
an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, pain, etc
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ooh
(u)interj.
1. (used as an exclamation of amazement, satisfaction, excitement, etc.)
n. 2. the exclamation “ooh.”
v.i. 3. to utter or exclaim “ooh.”
[1915–20]
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Verb | 1. | ooh - express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'; "They oohed and aahed when they unwrapped the presents" |
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