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Interjection words - Ouch, Pooh, Shh, Tut-tut, Uh
 
Usage of Interjection words : Ouch!, Pooh!, Shh!, Tut-tut! and Uh!

Usage of interjection words Ouch, Pooh, Shh, Tut-tut, Uh in English

Most common Interjection words : Ouch, Pooh, Shh, Tut-tut and Uh

"Interjections are short sounds, words, or phrases that add color to our conversations."

There are different types of interjection words used depending on the situation and the feeling you want to express. Ouch!, Pooh!, Shh!, Tut-tut! and Uh! interjection words are used in everyday speech to convey a wide range of emotions and reactions.

Interjections can convey surprise, excitement, disgust, joy, and other strong emotions. Here are some examples of interjection words like : Ouch, Pooh, Shh, Tut-tut and Uh with their meaning and uses in sentences to better understand how they function in our everyday communication.

Common Interjections words:

Ouch! Pooh! Shh! Tut-tut! Uh!
Meaning and examples of Interjection words: Ouch!, Pooh!, Shh!, Tut-tut! and Uh!
Use of Interjection word: 'Ouch'
Interjection word 'Ouch!' used to express pain.
Examples using 'Ouch!':
  • • Ouch! That hurts me!
  • • Ouch! That insect bit me.
  • • Ouch! That hurt too badly.
  • • Ouch! that hurt! Stop pinching me!
Use of Interjection word: 'Pooh'
Interjection word 'Pooh!' used for rebuke, disgust or disbelief.
Examples using 'Pooh!':
  • • Pooh! what a ugly frog.
  • • Pooh! what a dirty dress.
  • • Pooh, I am so tired of this busy trafic.
  • • Pooh, I can't believe I forgot my keys again.
  • • Pooh, that play was a complete waste of time.
Use of Interjection word: 'Shh'
Interjection word 'Shh!' used for indication for silence.
Examples using 'Shh!':
  • • Shh! Someone is watching us.
  • • Shh! keep your mouth closed.
  • • Shh! The movie is about to start.
  • • Shh! I'm trying to hear what they're saying.
Use of Interjection word: 'Tut-tut'
Interjection word 'Tut-tut!' used for impatience and disapproval.
Examples using 'Tut-tut!':
  • • Tut tut! Let’s get moving.
  • • Tut tut! comon, we are getting late.
  • • Tut-tut! he is late for work again.
  • • Tut tut, Jack, you disappoint me, you really do.
Use of Interjection word: 'Uh'
Interjection word 'Uh!' used to Indicates a pause / need for more time or hesitation.
Examples using 'Uh!':
  • • Uh! I can’t believe this.
  • • Uh! I don't know the answer to that.
  • • Wait I know this...uh...iss it Roshan Bond?
  • • Uh! Just wait, I will be there in a minute.
Common words used as Interjection are:

Common Interjections words:

Aah! Ah! Aha! Ahh! Alas!
Aww! Bah! Bingo! Bosh! Bravo!
Dear! Eh! Er! Eww! Geez!
Hey! Hello! Hi! Hmm! Humph!
Hurrah! Oh! Ooh! Oomph! Oops!
Ouch! Pooh! Shh! Tut-tut! Uh!
Uh-huh! Uh-oh! Um! Umm! Whew!
Wow! Yay-yaay! Yeah! Yikes! Yippee!
Gosh! Phew! Cool! Cheers! Congratulations!
Ahem! Woohoo! Shoo! Damn! Listen!

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Related Topics :
Types of Noun in English Language
Types of Pronoun in English Language
Types of Verb in English Language
Types of Adverb in English Language
Types of Adjective in English Language
Kinds of Preposition in English Language
Types of Conjunction in English Language
Uses of Interjection words in English Language

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