hah Meaning & Definition
What Does Hah Mean?
Hah is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-3 language code for Hahon. As an interjection, it means Alternative form of ha. As a noun, it means Alternative form of heh (“Semitic letter”).
Hah in Brief
| Part of speech | symbol, interjection, noun, particle |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /hɑː/ |
| Synonyms | come again, pardon and what |
| Plural | hahs |
Hah Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Hahon.
Hah as an Interjection
- Alternative form of ha.
- Alternative form of huh.
Hah as a Noun
- Alternative form of heh (“Semitic letter”).
Hah as a Particle
- Synonym of ah (sense 1); used to form tag questions prompting the listener to confirm something.
- Used to form a tag question, either to invite acknowledgment, or to ascertain the continued attention of the listener.
So, just make sure you don’t accidentally mix the two together lah, hah?
- Tagged at the end of a confirmation-seeking sentence to express subtle surprise or realisation.
Interjection
- Huh!; used to express subtle surprise or amusement in a conversation.
- Expression of discontent when one is faced with a rude awakening.
Interjection
- A representation of laughter.
Ha, ha, ha! That’s funny.
- An exclamation of triumph or discovery.
Ha! Checkmate!
- An exclamation of grief.
- A sound of hesitation: er, um.
Interjection
- Said when making a vigorous attack.
Interjection
- (with falling pitch) used to express amusement or subtle surprise.
Huh! I'm sure I locked it when I left.
- Used to express doubt or confusion.
Huh? Where did they go?
- (with rising pitch) Used to reinforce a question.
Where were you last night? Huh?
- (with falling pitch) Used either to belittle the issuer of a statement/question, or sarcastically to indicate utter agreement, and that the statement being responded to is an extreme understatement. The intonation is changed to distinguish between the two meanings - implied dullness for belittlement, and feigned surprise for utter agreement.
(agreement) A: "Murder is bad." B: "Huh!"
- (with rising pitch) Used to indicate that one did not hear what was said.
Huh? Could you speak up?
- (with falling pitch) Used to create a tag question.
It's getting kind of late, huh?
Noun
- The fifth letter of many Semitic alphabets (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).
Synonyms of Hah
Hah synonyms and antonyms →Hah in a Sentence
So, just make sure you don’t accidentally mix the two together lah, hah?
Ha, ha, ha! That’s funny.
Ha! Checkmate!
Huh! I'm sure I locked it when I left.
Huh? Where did they go?
Where were you last night? Huh?
(agreement) A: "Murder is bad." B: "Huh!"
Huh? Could you speak up?
It's getting kind of late, huh?
Word Forms & Grammar
hah
hah (plural hahs)
Words That Rhyme With Hah
Origin of Hah
Borrowed from Hokkien 哈 (hâⁿ).
Questions People Ask About Hah
Is hah a symbol or an interjection?
Hah is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as an interjection, a noun and a particle.
What is another word for hah?
Words with a similar meaning to hah include come again, pardon and what. See the full list of hah synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hah?
The plural of hah is hahs.