Meaning & use
ahhh
An exclamation used to express sudden realization, relief, satisfaction, or mild surprise.
See it in a sentence
"Ahhh, now I understand what you meant," he said, finally getting the joke.
Ahhh, that hot shower felt amazing after the long hike.
A note on using this word
The stretched-out spelling is informal and simply signals a longer, more drawn-out sound, common in casual writing and texting.
Words with a similar meaning
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