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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! I finally understand how this puzzle works .
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aah
aah
[interjection]

used to express surprise, wonder, or admiration

Ex: Aah!Look at that stunning sunset!
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gee
gee
[interjection]

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

Ex: Gee, that's a nice gift.
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jeez
jeez
[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

Ex: Geez, why is this traffic so bad?
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ooh
ooh
[interjection]

used to express surprise, wonder, or fascination

Ex: Ooh, I've never seen such a colorful bird before!
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oh
oh
[interjection]

used to express surprise, realization, understanding

Ex: Oh, I get it now , thanks for explaining .
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ah
ah
[interjection]

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

Ex: I forgot to bring my umbrella , ah!
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wow
wow
[interjection]

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

Ex: Wow, how did you manage to do all of that in one day ?
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whoa
whoa
[interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Ex: Whoa, that 's unbelievable !
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damn
damn
[interjection]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Ex: Damn, he finished the race in record time !
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holy moly
holy moly
[interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

Ex: When the magician opened the box , holy moly , the rabbit was gone .
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holy cow
holy cow
[interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

Ex: Holy cow , I can not believe he remembered my birthday .
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holy crap
holy crap
[interjection]

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

Ex: Holy crap, the price of gas has skyrocketed overnight!
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holy smoke
holy smoke
[interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

Ex: She whispered, "Holy smokes," after hearing the news.
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holy mackerel
holy mackerel
[interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or shock

Ex: Holy mackerel, they actually pulled it off!
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no way
no way
[interjection]

used to express a strong reaction to something surprising or unexpected

Ex: No way ! You 've never seen snow before ?
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dear me
dear me
[interjection]

used in response to unexpected or circumstances to express surprise

Ex: Dear me , look at the time ! I 'm running late for the meeting .
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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: He won the lottery again ?Fancy that !
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goddamn
goddamn
[interjection]

used to express strong emotions such as surprise

Ex: Goddamn, I never expected to see a bear in the backyard!
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golly
golly
[interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or delight

Ex: Golly, that roller coaster was scary.
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blimey
blimey
[interjection]

used to express astonishment, shock, or disbelief

Ex: Blimey, he actually finished the marathon.
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I'll be damned
I'll be damned
[interjection]

used to express strong surprise, disbelief, or astonishment

Ex: Well, I'll be damned the team won after all.
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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: They said nobody would come , but lo and behold , the hall was full .
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mamma mia
mamma mia
[interjection]

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

Ex: Mamma mia, we won the lottery!
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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: Seriously ?No kidding ? That 's unbelievable !
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stone me
stone me
[interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

Ex: Stone me , did you hear about John 's incredible feat ?
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what in the world
what in the world
[interjection]

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

Ex: She shouted , "What in the world ? ! " when she saw the broken window .
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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, she's been promoted to manager already?
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