Ahs

/ɑːz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense or plural form of 'ah'; to exclaim 'ah' as an expression of understanding, surprise, or realization.

Etymology

From the interjection 'ah,' which is an exclamation with roots in Old English. The verb form 'ahs' represents the action of making this exclamation.

Kelly Says

Interjections like 'ah' are among the oldest human utterances—they appear in virtually every language, and verbs made from them like 'ahs' show how humans turn emotional sounds into grammar.

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