ooh

(o͞o)

interj.

Used to express pleasure, satisfaction, surprise, or great joy.

intr.v. oohed, ooh·ing, oohs

To exclaim in pleasure, satisfaction, surprise, or great joy: Everyone oohed and aahed as the gifts were unwrapped.

ooh n.

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oohing

(ˈuːɪŋ)

the act of exclaiming 'ooh', esp in admiration or surprise

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