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- [bah, ba]
- /bɑ, bæ/
- /bɑː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bah, ba]
- /bɑ, bæ/
Definitions of bah word
- exclamation bah 'Bah' is used in writing to represent a noise that people make in order to express contempt, disappointment, or annoyance. 3
- exclamation bah an expression of contempt or disgust 3
- interjection bah used to express contempt, scorn, or disgust 3
- noun bah An expression of contempt or disagreement. 1
- interjection bah expressing bitterness 1
- interjection bah expressing disbelief 1
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Parts of speech for Bah
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bah popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bah usage trend in Literature
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