Hah

Quick meaning: Hah is an interjection meaning Synonym of ah (sense 1); used to form tag questions prompting the listener to confirm something.

Meaning

Synonym of ah (sense 1); used to form tag questions prompting the listener to confirm something.

More Meanings

1. (after lah or ah) Used to form a tag question, either to invite acknowledgment, or to ascertain the continued attention of the listener.
2. Tagged at the end of a confirmation-seeking sentence to express subtle surprise or realisation.
3. Huh!; used to express subtle surprise or amusement in a conversation.
4. Expression of discontent when one is faced with a rude awakening.
5. Alternative form of ha.
6. Alternative form of huh.
7. Alternative form of heh (“Semitic letter”).

Example Sentences

Isaac Sachs makes a 'Hah?' noise. 'You're not Sixsmith's niece?'

So, just make sure you don’t accidentally mix the two together lah, hah?

Shut up, buddy, you've forgotten that I can't run. Now you're the wise guy, hah?

Mother: Just wait awhile, Susan. Jack said he’d be a little late. […] What would you like to drink, some Coca Cola? Susan: That’s alright Aunty. We’re going out to dinner. Mother: Or you prefer Pepsi, hah? We don’t drink Pepsi ourself, I always keep a few bottles just in case. Some people are so fussy.

Word Forms

• hahs

Synonyms for hah

Depending on context, synonyms include ah.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include river, huh, lah, bah, yah, tay.

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