English Interjections for "Surprise"

These interjections are used in contexts where the speaker wants to express strong feelings of surprise and astonishments, with different levels of formality.

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aha [interjection]

used to express sudden realization, understanding, or surprise

Ex: Aha !

aah [interjection]

used to express surprise, wonder, or admiration

Ex: Aah! Look at that stunning sunset!

gee [interjection]

used to express surprise, mild shock, or amazement without swearing

Ex: Gee, I didn't expect the storm to hit so fast.

jeez [interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

Ex: Jeez , I never thought I 'd actually win the raffle !

ooh [interjection]

used to express surprise, wonder, or fascination

Ex: Ooh, I've never seen such a colorful bird before!

oh [interjection]

used to express surprise, realization, understanding

Ex: Oh , I did n't realize you were a vegetarian .

ah [interjection]

used to show that we are angry, interested, etc.

Ex: Ah , so you 're the famous artist everyone 's been talking about .

wow [interjection]

used to express a strong feeling of surprise, wonder, admiration, or amazement

Ex: Wow , look at that sunset ; it 's breathtaking .

whoa [interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Ex: Whoa , did you see that incredible dance move ?

damn [interjection]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Ex: Damn , I never realized how much work goes into planning a wedding .

holy moly [interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

Ex: Holy moly, I didn't expect the bill to be so high.

holy cow [interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

Ex: When they announced the prize , I was like , ' Holy cow , I ca n't believe I won .

holy crap [interjection]

used to express extreme surprise, shock, disbelief, or astonishment

Ex: Holy crap, the price of gas has skyrocketed overnight!

holy smoke [interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

Ex: Holy smoke , I never knew chocolate could taste so good !

holy mackerel [interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or shock

Ex: Holy mackerel, did you see that incredible performance?

no way [interjection]

used to express a strong reaction to something surprising or unexpected

Ex: You've never eaten pizza before? No way! That's impossible!

dear me [interjection]

used in response to unexpected or circumstances to express surprise

Ex: Dear me , I did n't expect to see you here !

fancy that [interjection]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

Ex: The dog actually learned how to fetch the newspaper , fancy that !

goddamn [interjection]

used to express strong emotions such as surprise

Ex: Goddamn, I didn't know she was moving to Australia next week!

golly [interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or delight

Ex: Golly, I didn't expect to see you here.

blimey [interjection]

used to express astonishment, shock, or disbelief

Ex: He said, "Blimey!" after seeing the bill.

I'll be damned [interjection]

used to express strong surprise, disbelief, or astonishment

Ex: I'll be damned, if that isn't the biggest burger I've ever seen!

lo and behold [interjection]

used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

Ex: I was searching for my lost keys , and lo and behold , I found them under the couch .

mamma mia [interjection]

used to express a variety of emotions, including surprise and disbelief

Ex: Mamma mia, we won the lottery!

no kidding [interjection]

used to convey genuine surprise or interest in response to something someone has just said

Ex: No kidding ?

stone me [interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

Ex: Stone me , did you hear about John 's incredible feat ?

what in the world [interjection]

used to express shock, disbelief, or confusion about a situation

Ex: What in the world !

you don't say [interjection]

used to express surprise or disbelief, sometimes ironically

Ex: You don't say, it's going to rain tomorrow?

Interjections
Interjections of Surprise	Interjections of Delight and Excitement	Interjections of Initiation and Success	Interjections of Cheer and Encouragement
Interjections of Approval and Relief	Interjections of Affirmation	Interjections of Agreement	Interjections of Doubt and Disbelief
Interjections of Disappointment and Exasperation	Interjections of Irritation	Interjections of Discomfort and Disgust	Interjections of Sorrow and Sympathy
Interjections of Disapproval and Dismay	Interjections of Indifference and Unawareness	Interjections of Requesting and Ordering	Interjections for Ordering Animals
Interjections of Dismissal and Refusal	Interjections of Notifying and Warning	Interjections of Greeting	Interjections of Farewell
Interjections of Gratitude and Apology	Interjections of Well Wishes	Interjections of Magic and Superstition	Conversation Fillers
Religious Interjections