aha
interjectioncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ɑːhɑː//
- United States/[ɑˈhɑ]/
- United States/[əˈhɑ]/
An exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition.
interjection
- 1
An exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition.
Aha! That will work.
- 2
An exclamation of surprise, exaltation, or contempt.
Aha! Now I've got you!
Etymology
From Middle English a ha, aha, natural expression. Equivalent to ah + ha!.
ah · An expression of relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion,…Ah · A prefix of Chinese origin used with a shortened form of…AH · prefix for attack helicopter, helicopter gunship designations
aha · An exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition.
ahead · At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or…ahem · The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat.ahjussi · A middle-aged Korean man.