### Compiled by Deron Meranda . ### Released to the Public Domain in 2004. ### ### ---------------------------------------------------------------------- aargh : used as expression of anguish, horror, rage, or other strong emotion, often with humorous intent ah : used to express surprise, pleasure, sympathy and realization aha : used to express satisfaction, triumph, or surprise ahem : used to represent the noise made when clearing the throat ahoy : call used in hailing, nautical aw : used to express mild protest, entreaty, commiseration, or disapproval baa : to bleat like a sheep, or sound of (baas, baaed, baa'd) bah : expressing contempt or disbelief blimey : used to express one's surprise, excitement, or alarm boo : said suddenly to surprise someone boo-boo : informal, mistake bzzzt : make a buzzing sound to indicate time has expired dammit : spoken composition of the words "damn it" used to express condemnation doh : duh : used to comment on an action preceived as foolish or stupid eek : used as an expression of alarm, horror, or surprise eh : expressing surprise or an inquiry, or asking for something to be repeated 'em : colloquial form of "them" er : filling a pause in speech (not the same as the word "err") ew : expressing disgust or repulse fie : expressing disgust or shame, or pretense of such ha : used to express surprise, suspicion, triumph, or other emotion, also "ha ha" heave-ho : sailor's cry or chant, esp. on raising an anchor (see yo-heave-ho) hey : used to attract attention, to express surprise, interest or annoyance hic : written spelling representing the sound of a hiccup hip, hip, hooray : hmm : a humming sound used to express contemplation or inquisitiveness ho : an expression of surprise, admiration, triumph, or derision hooray : huh : used to express scorn, anger, disbelief, surprise, or amusement mmm... : closed-mouth sound expressing pleasure while eating moo : vocal sound of cattle (moos, mooed) -n- : colloquial for "and", as in red-n-blue nah : alt spelling of no, used to answer a question naw : alt spelling of no, used to answer a question nay : or rather, and more than that (as in it will take, nay years); also a negative answer, see "yea" neigh : whiny sound of a horse nope : alt spelling of no, used to answer a question O : alt spelling of oh oh : used to express surprise, anger, disappointment, joy,... oho : used to express surprise ok : (okay) expressing approval or satisfaction oof : expressing discomfort, as from sudden exertion or a blow ooh : (oohs, oohed, oohing) used to express a range of emotions including surprise, delight, or pain oohs and aahs : often as a crowd reaction. alt. "ooh and ah" (one 'a'), "oohing and aahing", "oohed and aahed" oompah : used to refer to the rhythmic sound of deeptoned brass instru. oomph : the quality of being exciting, energetic oops : used to show recognition of a mistake or minor accident ouch : expressing sudden unexpected pain outta : short abbreviated form of "out of" ow : expressing sudden unexpected pain pah : expressing disgust pew : expressing repulsion due to odor or stench psst : used to attract someone's attention surreptitiously sheesh : used to express disbelief shh : used to call for silence shoo : used to frighten away animals, birds, etc. shucks : expression of disappointment (freq "ah shucks") shush : to call for silence sirree : emphatic modifier used after "yes" or "no" ta-ta: expression meaning good-bye tee-hee: a restrained laugh (also te-hee) toodle-oo: goodbye ugh : used to express disgust or horror uh : used to express hesitation uh-huh : used to express assent or as a noncommittal response uh-oh : used to express alarm, dismay, or realization of difficulty uh-uh : used to express a negative response to a question or remark um : expressing hesitation or a pause in speech umph : alt spelling of oomph w00t : computer hacker lexicon for "Yay!". Spelled W-zero-zero-T wahoo : alt term of yahoo wah-wah : var of wa-wa (also wahwah) wa-wa : a sound effect achieved on brass musucal instruments (asl wah-wah) wham : representing the sound of a forcible impact whee : expression excitement or amusement whew : expressing relief or surprise whiff : blow or push lightly, or to get a slight smell of whir : make a continuous rapid buzzing or soft clicking sound (also whirr) whoa : used as a command to a horse to make it stop or slow down; also used as a greeting to express surprise or interest or to command attention whoop : a loud cry expressing excitement, or a long deep cough whoopee : expressing wild excitement or enthusiasm ya : colloquial informal form of "you" yadda yadda yadda : used as substitute in written ans spoken contexts for actual words where too length or tedious to recite in full yah : expressing derision (as in yah, you missed!) yahoo : expressing gret joy or excitement yap : bark or talk noisily or foolishly (yapped, yapping) yawp : a harsh or hoarse cry yay : expressing delight yea : yes, as in "yeas and nays" yeah : nonstandard spelling of yes, repr. informal pronounciation yech : expressing aversion or disgust yee-haw : an expression of enthusiasm or exuberance yeh : alt spelling of yeah yelp : a sharp or shrill cry, often in pain or excitement yep : nonstandard spelling of yes, representing informal pronounciation yer : nonstandard spelling or your or you, repr. inform. pronounciation yikes : expressing shock and alarm, often for humorous effect yip : to yelp (yipped, yipping) yippie : expressing wild excitement or delight (also yipee) yo : used to great someone or attact their attention yo-heave-ho : alt of heave-ho yo-ho (yo-ho-ho): used to attract attention, see also yoo-hoo yoicks : used by fox hunters o urge on the hounds yoo-hoo : used to attract attention, see also yo-ho you-all (y'all) : you, dialect in southern US yow : expressing shock or surprise yucky : messy or disgusting (also "yuck" as exclam.) yummy : tasty or delicious yum-yum : expression pleasure from eating yup : alt of "yep" zzzz : used to represent the droning sound of snoring (but contrast with "catch some Zs" in writing) Zs : colloquial reference to the act of sleeping