interjection

ooh

ooh, ah

Ooh, that looks delicious!

Ooh, that looks delicious!

Ooh, I burned my finger.

Ooh, I've burnt my finger.

Ooh, (clause expressing admiration/pleasure) Ooh, that's a lovely dress!

Ooh, (clause expressing pain/discomfort) Ooh, I've just stubbed my toe.

Synonyms: wow, ah; Antonyms: (none)

Onomatopoeic, imitating a sound of wonder or pain.

The shape of your mouth when you say 'ooh' is a circle, like your eyes opening wide in surprise.

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