hah

interjection

1. 1

   Variant of haAlternative form of ha.

2. 2

   Variant of huhAlternative form of huh.

   Shut up, buddy, you've forgotten that I can't run. Now you're the wise guy, hah?

   Isaac Sachs makes a 'Hah?' noise. 'You're not Sixsmith's niece?'

noun

1. 1

   Variant of hehAlternative form of heh (“Semitic letter”).

particle

1. 1

   Synonym of ah (sense 1); used to form tag questions prompting the listener to confirm something.

   Mother: Just wait awhile, Susan. Jack said he’d be a little late. […] What would you like to drink, some Coca Cola? Susan: That’s alright Aunty. We’re going out to dinner. Mother: Or you prefer Pepsi, hah? We don’t drink Pepsi ourself, I always keep a few bottles just in case. Some people are so fussy.

2. 2

   Used to form a tag question, either to invite acknowledgment, or to ascertain the continued attention of the listener.

   So, just make sure you don’t accidentally mix the two together lah, hah?

3. 3

   Tagged at the end of a confirmation-seeking sentence to express subtle surprise or realisation.

interjection

1. 1

   Huh!; used to express subtle surprise or amusement in a conversation.

2. 2

   Expression of discontent when one is faced with a rude awakening.

Forms

plural

hahs