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Definition of vah
vah
/vɑː/
vah
vah Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Archaic
• 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!"
Synonyms
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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