What does "aahs" mean?

1. (expressing pleasure or surprise) to make a sound like 'aah' because you are happy, surprised, or impressed. 2. (sounds of admiration) the actual sounds of 'aah' that people make when they like something.

How do you use "aahs"?

Often used in the fixed phrase 'oohs and aahs' to describe a collective reaction.

aahs

1 expressing pleasure or surprise (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

to make a sound like 'aah' because you are happy, surprised, or impressed.

to utter the exclamation 'aah' as an expression of pleasure, wonder, or relief. This third-person singular form is often paired with 'oohs' in descriptive prose.

Example

The crowd oohs and aahs every time a firework explodes in the sky.

Example

The audience routinely oohs and aahs during the more daring segments of the performance, reacting viscerally to the acrobats' precision and grace.

Usage

Often used in the fixed phrase 'oohs and aahs' to describe a collective reaction.
- exclaims
- gasps
2 sounds of admiration (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

the actual sounds of 'aah' that people make when they like something.

the pluralised form of the exclamation 'aah', referring to the collective sounds of admiration or satisfaction.

Example

The baby's first steps were met with many oohs and aahs from the family.

Example

The unveiling of the restored mural was accompanied by a chorus of appreciative aahs from the gathered historians and local residents.
- exclamations
- sighs