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vah

/vɑː/
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• 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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• Rhymes for vah

• Nearby Words

vague
vaguely
vagueness
vah
vah river
vaigai
vain

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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