aah

[ ah ]

/ ɑ /

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interjection

(used as an exclamation expressing surprise, delight, joy, etc.)

noun

the exclamation “aah.”

verb (used without object)

to exclaim or utter “aah”: We all oohed and aahed at the lovely birthday cake.

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Which of the following words means “to make a crackling sound; crackle”?

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