oh

¹

[oh]

interjection

1. (used as an expression of surprise, pain, disapproval, etc.).

   Oh, just look at how pretty it is now that you've finished painting!

   Oh, no! I misplaced my keys again.

2. (used in direct address to attract the attention of the person spoken to).

   Oh, John, will you take these books?

noun

plural

oh's, ohs 

1. the exclamation “oh.”.

   She gave a little oh of surprise when she discovered her shoes had disappeared.

verb (used without object)

1. to utter or exclaim “oh.”.

   The hammer dented the wood trim and he ohed in dismay.

Oh

²

[oh]

noun

1. Sadaharu born 1940, Chinese baseball player and manager in Japan.

OH

³

abbreviation

1. Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).

2. (used in digital communications) other half.

3. (used in digital communications) overheard.

oh

¹

/ əʊ /

interjection

1. an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc

1. an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc

   oh, I suppose so

OH

²

abbreviation

1. Ohio

Word History and Origins

Origin of oh¹

First recorded in 1530–40; later spelling of O ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

“There’s a barn, and the back half of the barn has a big white wall. And I was like, ‘Oh, this is great.

From Los Angeles Times

And the hollowing out of local newspapers is an interesting story that you could imagine a documentary crew from PBS being like, “Oh, this is a good story.”

From Los Angeles Times

What’s the point of doing something where everybody can go, “Oh, that’s the new Dwight”? They’re working in journalism and they have a very romantic, idealistic boss.

From Los Angeles Times

And we were like, “Oh my God.”

From Los Angeles Times

Gough: The thing is, if your first boyfriend turns out to be a monster, there was never going to be like, “Oh, I can’t wait to dive back into a romance” idea.

From Los Angeles Times