bah

Meanings

• Interjection

  An interjection expressing disappointment, disbelief, or mockery.

  - "'Bah!' he exclaimed in disbelief."
  - "'Bah!' they laughed, mocking the situation."

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Synonyms

feh , meh , pht , pish , poh , pooh , pshaw , bleh , ick , ych a fi

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bah
hah , mah , pah

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Homophones

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1. Bah! () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bah that leads to same result
bah , poo-bah , poo-bahs , pooh-bah , pooh-bahs

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Forms

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The interjection 'Bah!' is commonly used in the singular form, but it can also be used in the plural form to express greater intensity or disgust, as in 'Bah! Bah!' they exclaimed in disgust.

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Etymology

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Derived from Old English 'beah' meaning 'price, reward, payment'. Over time, it evolved to express disappointment, disbelief, or mockery.

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Trivia

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1. The interjection 'Bah!' is not commonly used in modern English, but it can still be found in older literature and historical texts. In modern English, similar expressions of disbelief, disappointment, or mockery are more commonly expressed using other interjections or phrases, such as 'Ugh!', 'Oh, no!', 'What the...?!', or 'Are you kidding me?'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sarcasm: A rhetorical device in which words or phrases are used in an ironic or contrary manner to convey a meaning that is opposite to the literal meaning of the words or phrases.

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Culture

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In literature, 'Bah!' is often used to express sarcasm, disdain, or contempt. In art, 'Bah!' can be depicted as a facial expression of disbelief, disappointment, or mockery.

How to Memorize "bah"

1. mnemonic
   

   - Bah Humbug! - Remember the expression of disbelief, disappointment, or mockery expressed by the interjection 'Bah!' and associate it with the phrase 'Humbug!' which is often used to describe something that is foolish, absurd, or unworthy of belief or consideration.

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