bah

Definition

Expressing contempt, disgust, or bad temper.

Etymology

Early 19th century, probably borrowed from French bah.

Example Sentences

• ""To the doctor's? Bah!" said the sorceress, and spat upon the floor."
• "This process being entirely inadequate to express the nature of his emotions he ejaculated "Bah!" and so gave Cripps to understand that he was now removed from consideration as a human being."
• "“Bah!” cried the woman. “My husband will know!”"

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