Aahs

/ˈɑːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'aah'; multiple exclamations of surprise, pleasure, realization, or understanding; or the third-person singular verb form.

Etymology

From the interjection 'aah' with standard pluralization or verb conjugation. This allows the sound to be counted and described grammatically.

Kelly Says

When people watch fireworks, you hear a chorus of 'oohs and aahs'—these paired exclamations became so associated with wonder that the phrase is almost clichéd. But that's because they genuinely capture how people respond to amazing sights!

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