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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
[interjection]

used to express sudden realization, understanding, or surprise

Ex: Aha!
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aah
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used to express surprise, wonder, or admiration

Ex: Aah!
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gee
[interjection]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Ex: Gee, thanks for the wonderful gift!
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jeez
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used to express surprise or disbelief

Ex: Jeez, I did n't know you could play the guitar so well !
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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
[interjection]

used to express surprise, realization, understanding

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

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

Ex: I forgot to bring my umbrella , ah!
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wow
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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
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used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

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

used to express surprise or astonishment

Ex: Damn, he finished the race in record time !
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holy moly
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used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!
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holy cow
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said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?
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holy crap
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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
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used to express astonishment, surprise, or amazement

Ex: Holy smoke , I never knew chocolate could taste so good !
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holy mackerel
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used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Ex: Holy mackerel, did you see that incredible performance?
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no way
[interjection]

used to express a strong reaction to something surprising or unexpected

Ex: No way !
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dear me
[interjection]

used in response to unexpected or circumstances to express surprise

Ex: Dear me , look at the time !
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fancy that
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used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

Ex: He won the lottery again?
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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
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used to express surprise or amazement

Ex: Golly, look at all the stars in the sky tonight!
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blimey
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used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

Ex: Blimey, she managed to climb the mountain in just one day!
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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!
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lo and behold
[interjection]

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

Ex: As we were exploring the forest , lo and behold , we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall .
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mamma mia
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used to express a variety of emotions, including surprise and disbelief

Ex: Mamma mia, we won the lottery!
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no kidding
[interjection]

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

Ex: Seriously?
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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
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used to express disbelief or surprise at a situation, event, or statement

Ex: What in the world !
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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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