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Interjections - Interjections of 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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Categorized English Interjections
aha
aha
[interjection]

used to express sudden realization, understanding, or surprise

Ex: Aha! So that's where I left my keys! 
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aah
aah
[interjection]

used to express surprise, wonder, or admiration

Ex: Aah! The magician made the rabbit disappear! 
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gee
gee
[interjection]

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

Ex: Gee, that's a big pumpkin. 
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jeez
jeez
[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

Ex: Jeez! I can't believe how fast time flies. 
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ooh
ooh
[interjection]

used to express surprise, wonder, or fascination

Ex: Ooh! Look at that shooting star! 
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oh
oh
[interjection]

used to express surprise, realization, understanding

Ex: Oh, I didn't know you could play the guitar. 
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ah
ah
[interjection]

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

Ex: Ah, could you please turn down the music? 
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wow
wow
[interjection]

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

Ex: I can't believe you finished the race so quickly, wow! 
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whoa
whoa
[interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Ex: Whoa, that was unexpected! 
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damn
damn
[interjection]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Ex: Damn, she's good at playing the piano! 
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holy moly
holy moly
[interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

Ex: Holy moly, this suitcase is heavier than it looks. 
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holy cow
holy cow
[interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

Ex: Holy cow, that dog is bigger than my sofa. 
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holy crap
holy crap
[interjection]

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

Ex: Holy crap, I can't believe he just jumped off the roof! 
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holy smoke
holy smoke
[interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

Ex: Holy smoke! Did you see the size of that fish? 
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holy mackerel
holy mackerel
[interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or shock

Ex: Holy mackerel, I can't believe how fast you solved that puzzle! 
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no way
no way
[interjection]

used to express a strong reaction to something surprising or unexpected

Ex: You won the lottery? No way! 
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dear me
dear me
[interjection]

used in response to unexpected or circumstances to express surprise

Ex: Dear me, I didn't expect to see you here! 
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fancy that
fancy that
[interjection]

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

Ex: Fancy that! Tell me more about your new hobby. 
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goddamn
goddamn
[interjection]

used to express strong emotions such as surprise

Ex: Goddamn, I can't believe he just quit his job without notice! 
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golly
golly
[interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or delight

Ex: Golly, look at the size of that cake! 
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blimey
blimey
[interjection]

used to express astonishment, shock, or disbelief

Ex: Blimey, I can't believe you managed to finish so quickly! 
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I'll be damned
I'll be damned
[interjection]

used to express strong surprise, disbelief, or astonishment

Ex: I'll be damned! I didn't think you'd actually show up. 
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lo and behold
lo and behold
[interjection]

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

Ex: I opened the drawer, and lo and behold, the missing keys were there. 
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mamma mia
mamma mia
[interjection]

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

Ex: Mamma mia! I can't believe you ate the whole cake! 
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no kidding
no kidding
[interjection]

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

Ex: No kidding? That's fantastic! 
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stone me
stone me
[interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

Ex: Stone me! I can't believe you managed to climb that mountain! 
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what in the world
what in the world
[interjection]

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

Ex: What in the world! How did that happen to your face? 
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you don't say
you don't say
[interjection]

used to express surprise or disbelief, sometimes ironically

Ex: You don't say, I had no idea he was getting married. 
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