Lingo

Interjections of Surprise

26 Words

13m

aha
1.
a
ha
Interjection

used to express sudden realization, understanding, or surprise

Aha!So that's where I left my keys!

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aah
2.
aah
Interjection

used to express surprise, wonder, or admiration

Aah!The magician made the rabbit disappear!

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gee
3.
gee
Noun

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

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jeez
Interjection

used to express surprise or disbelief

Jeez!I can't believe how fast time flies.

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ooh
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ooh
Interjection

used to express surprise, wonder, or fascination

Ooh!Look at that shooting star!

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oh
6.
oh
Interjection

used to express surprise, realization, understanding

Oh, I didn't know you could play the guitar.

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ah
7.
ah
Interjection

used to show that we are angry, interested, etc.

Ah, could you please turn down the music?

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wow
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wow
Interjection

used to express a strong feeling of surprise, wonder, admiration, or amazement

I can't believe you finished the race so quickly, wow!

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whoa
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whoa
Interjection

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Whoa, that was unexpected!

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damn
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damn
Interjection

used to express frustration or disappointment

Damn, I failed the exam again.

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holy moly
Interjection

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

When I saw the view from the mountaintop, I thought, 'Holy moly, this is breathtaking.

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holy cow
Interjection

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Holy cow!How did you get that black eye?

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holy crap
Interjection

used to express extreme surprise, shock, disbelief, or astonishment

Holy crap, I can't believe he just jumped off the roof!

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holy smoke
Interjection

used to express astonishment, surprise, or amazement

Holy smoke!Did you see the size of that fish?

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holy mackerel
Interjection

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Holy mackerel, I can't believe how fast you solved that puzzle!

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no way
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no way
Phrase

used to indicate that something is impossible, unacceptable, or absolutely will not happen under any conditions

No way are you borrowing my laptop after last time!

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dear me
Interjection

used in response to unexpected or circumstances to express surprise

Dear me, I didn't expect to see you here!

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fancy that
Interjection

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

Fancy that!Tell me more about your new hobby.

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goddamn
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god
damn
Interjection

used to express strong emotions such as surprise

Goddamn, I can't believe he just quit his job without notice!

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golly
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go
lly
Interjection

used to express surprise or amazement

Golly, I didn't expect to see you here!

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blimey
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bli
mey
Interjection

used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

Blimey, I can't believe you managed to finish so quickly!

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lo and behold
Interjection

used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

I was in Vienna sitting quietly in a café when, lo and behold, my cousin walked in.

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mamma mia
Interjection

used to express a variety of emotions, including surprise and disbelief

Mamma mia!I can't believe you ate the whole cake!

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no kidding
Interjection

used to highlight the sincerity or truthfulness of a statement

No kidding, the concert is tonight, and I forgot to buy tickets.

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stone me
Interjection

used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

Stone me!I can't believe you managed to climb that mountain!

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what in the world
Interjection

used to express disbelief or surprise at a situation, event, or statement

What in the world!How did that happen to your face?

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