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vah

/vɑː/
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vah Lexical Profile

• interjection

1

An exclamation used to express contempt, derision, or disdain.

Example

""Vah! I care not for your empty threats," the old king declared, turning away in disgust."


2

An exclamation used to express sudden astonishment, amazement, or sorrow, often found in classical or biblical translations.

Example

"Vah, how swiftly the mighty city has fallen into ruin and ash!"

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin 'vah', an interjection expressing various strong emotions such as astonishment, joy, pain, or contempt. It entered English primarily through historical and biblical translations.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vah
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