hah
/hɑː/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.54 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
2
Unique Chars
Meaning
intj
Alternative form of ha.
intj
Alternative form of huh.
noun
Alternative form of heh (“Semitic letter”).
particle
Synonym of ah (sense 1); used to form tag questions prompting the listener to confirm something.
particle
Used to form a tag question, either to invite acknowledgment, or to ascertain the continued attention of the listener.
particle
Tagged at the end of a confirmation-seeking sentence to express subtle surprise or realisation.
intj
Expression of discontent when one is faced with a rude awakening.
Example Sentences
- "Shut up, buddy, you've forgotten that I can't run. Now you're the wise guy, hah?"
- "Isaac Sachs makes a 'Hah?' noise. 'You're not Sixsmith's niece?'"
- "Mother: Just wait awhile, Susan. Jack said he’d be a little late. […] What would you like to drink, some Coca Cola? Susan: That’s alright Aunty. We’re going out to dinner. Mother: Or you prefer Pepsi, hah? We don’t drink Pepsi ourself, I always keep a few bottles just in case. Some people are so fussy."
- "So, just make sure you don’t accidentally mix the two together lah, hah?"
Etymology
Word Breakdown
- Root: 哈