Bah

usgb/bɑː/
interjection

Used to express dissatisfaction, disagreement, or rejection.

Bah! You're wrong.
Visual representation of "bah" - Used to express dissatisfaction, disagreement, or rejection

Often appears as...

  • bah
  • humbug!

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "bah"
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Emphasizing Disagreement

Use 'bah' to strengthen your disagreement in an informal situation.

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Bah! That's absolutely not true.
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Expressing Disapproval

Say 'bah' to show that you don't approve of something, almost like scoffing.

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Bah, such behavior is unacceptable!
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Rejecting Ideas

Use 'bah' when you want to reject what someone else has said.

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Bah, I've heard enough of your excuses.
Visual representation of the word "Bah"

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