Oohs Meaning in English

word · lemma: ooh

US

ˈuz

OOZ

UK

ˈuːz

OOZ

Definition

Sounds people make to show surprise, amazement, or excitement. Often used together as 'oohs and aahs' when people react to something impressive or beautiful.

Usage & Nuances

Used in speech and writing to represent actual vocal reactions, especially in crowds. Common in the phrase 'oohs and aahs.' Informal and expressive. Not used as a verb; refers to the sounds themselves.

• Spanish: ¡oh! (expresión de asombro) - expresiones de asombro
• Portuguese (BR): oh! (expressão de surpresa) - expressões de admiração
• Portuguese (PT): oh! (expressão de surpresa) - expressões de admiração
• Chinese (Simplified): 哇（表示惊叹）- 惊叹声
• Chinese (Traditional): 哇（表示驚嘆）- 驚嘆聲
• Hindi: ओह! (आश्चर्य में) - आश्चर्य की आवाज़ें
• Arabic: آه! (تعجب) - تعبيرات الدهشة
• Bengali: উঁহ (উৎকৃষ্ট বিস্ময়ের শব্দ) - আহা (শব্দ)
• Russian: ахи (выражение удивления) - охи
• Japanese: おおー（驚きや感嘆の声） - わぁー
• Vietnamese: ồ (tiếng ngạc nhiên) - ồ à
• Korean: 오~ (감탄의 소리) - 우와
• Turkish: vay be (şaşkınlık veya hayranlık ifadesi) - ooh
• Urdu: اوہ (حیرت یا خوشی کا اظہار)
• Indonesian: ooh (suara takjub) - wah

Example Sentences

The crowd made excited oohs when the fireworks started.

basic

I heard lots of oohs during the magic show.

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There were happy oohs and laughter at the surprise party.

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The little girl's painting got plenty of oohs from her family.

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When he opened the gift, there were instant oohs all around the table.

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The movie's ending brought out a mix of oohs and disappointment from the audience.

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