Aahs

Part of speech: interjection, noun, verb

Definitions

1. An expression of awe or amazement, often used when reacting to something impressive or surprising
2. A vocalization made to convey feelings of wonder or admiration
3. A sound that indicates emotional response to beauty or astonishment

Etymology: "Aahs" is the plural of "aah", and it is a noun, verb, and interjection in its own right. Because the base form is an interjection, the plural forms follow the pattern of nouns and verbs built on it: "aahs" can name several expressions of wonder or, as a verb, describe the act of making such sounds. The base form "aah" is an imitative exclamation, a vocal sound rather than a word built from older roots, which is why its spelling and plural are shaped by ordinary English conventions for turning sounds into nouns and verbs.

Synonyms: exclaims, gasps, admiration sounds