ooh
word
/ˈu/
oo
/ˈuː/
oo
Definition
"Ooh" is an interjection used to express surprise, excitement, or admiration, often when seeing, hearing, or feeling something impressive or pleasing.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mostly used in spoken English, writing dialogue, or texting. Often repeated for emphasis ('ooh, ooh!'). Not the same as 'oh', which has a broader, less excited meaning.
Spanish: ¡oh! - ¡ooh!Portuguese (BR): uau - oohPortuguese (PT): uau - oohChinese (Simplified): 哦 - 哇Chinese (Traditional): 哦 - 哇Hindi: ओह - आहाArabic: آه - أوهBengali: উফ (আশ্চর্য/উত্তেজনা প্রকাশে)Russian: у-у-у (удивление/восторг)Japanese: おおっVietnamese: ồ - ôi (thán phục/ngạc nhiên)Korean: 우와 - 오 (감탄사)Turkish: vay be - oo (şaşkınlık/hayranlık)Urdu: اوہIndonesian: wih - wah
Example Sentences
Ooh, your new dress is beautiful.
basic
Ooh, that water is really cold!
basic
Ooh, I didn’t see that coming!
natural
She opened the box and said, "Ooh, what a nice gift!"
natural
That’s a cool trick! Ooh, do it again!
natural
Ooh, this cake tastes amazing!
basic