Bah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bæ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Bah is an interjection meaning (sometimes humorous) Expressing contempt, disgust, or bad temper.
Meaning
(sometimes humorous) Expressing contempt, disgust, or bad temper.
More Meanings
- (Manglish, Singlish) Alternative spelling of ba.
- Alternative spelling of baa.
Example Sentences
“Bah!” cried the woman. “My husband will know!”
"To the doctor's? Bah!" said the sorceress, and spat upon the floor.
Templeton looked over the assembled servants speculatively, then shrugged. "Bah!" he said. "They're of no use to me. Come, Andrew, a word with you upstairs."
This process being entirely inadequate to express the nature of his emotions he ejaculated "Bah!" and so gave Cripps to understand that he was now removed from consideration as a human being.
Word Forms
- bahs
Synonyms for bah
Depending on context, synonyms include pht, feh, meh, pooh, pshaw, poh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pooh, busy, hey, well, wait, rather.
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