Meaning & use
ahhhh
An extended exclamation expressing relief, realization, surprise, or mild pain.
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Ahhhh, that explains why the printer wasn't working.
Ahhhh, this warm bath feels wonderful after such a long day.
A note on using this word
The stretched-out spelling adds emphasis or duration compared with the plain interjection 'ah.'
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