Interject

/ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkt/ verb

Definition

To interrupt a conversation by saying something suddenly or to insert a remark into what someone else is saying.

Etymology

From Latin 'interjicere,' where 'inter-' means 'between' and 'jacere' means 'to throw.' So you're literally 'throwing between' words—inserting your comment into the space of someone else's speech.

Kelly Says

The word 'interjection' in grammar—those little words like 'oh,' 'wow,' or 'yikes'—comes from this same root, because they're literally thrown between other words to express emotion.

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