1. present participle of 'ah': to exclaim 'ah' in response to surprise, pleasure, realization, or pain
Usage: informal; often used in speech and dialogue

1. the act or sound of exclaiming 'ah'
Usage: informal; often used in descriptions of reactions

Examples

• She was ahing and ohing at the fireworks display.
• The audience was ahing with delight when the magician revealed the trick.
• He let out a soft ahing sound as he stretched his sore muscles.
• The children were ahing in amazement at the circus performance.
• She couldn't help ahing when she tasted the delicious dessert.