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Translation
ha! (laughter or sudden realisation)
Word origin
An imitative interjection, written down in French since the Middle Ages, that copies the sound of a short burst of laughter or a sharp intake of breath. The same imitative form lies behind English ha and haha.
- Origin
- Imitative
- Root
- ha
- English cognates
- ha, haha
Examples
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Ha, I finally understand what you meant.
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Ha ha! Did she really say that in front of everyone?
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Ha, well now, you are back from the office already.
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He let out a small ha of surprise as he opened the door.
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Ha no, I do not believe that for a second.
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