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Definition of ha

ha

/hɑː/
ha
Plural:has
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• interjection

1

Used to express surprise, wonder, triumph, or a sudden discovery.

Example

"Ha! I knew I would find the missing keys under the sofa."

2

Used as a vocal representation of laughter, often repeated or used sarcastically to indicate derision or disbelief.

Example

"Ha, you really expect me to believe that excuse?"

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• noun

1

An exclamation or vocal sound of laughter, surprise, or triumph.

Example

"She let out a loud, triumphant ha when she solved the final riddle."

2

Abbreviation of hectare, a metric unit of square measure equal to 100 ares or 10,000 square meters.

Example

"The nature reserve spans an area of approximately 450 ha of protected woodland."

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• Rhymes for ha

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English ha, an imitative exclamation representing the natural sound of laughter or surprise, with parallels across Indo-European and other language families.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ha
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