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ha.

A representation of laughter.

2 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

intj/hɑː/[ha(ː)]
  1. A representation of laughter.

    Ha, ha, ha! That’s funny.
  2. An exclamation of triumph or discovery.

    Ha! Checkmate!
  3. An exclamation of grief.

    archaic
  4. A sound of hesitation: er, um.

    dated
Where this word comes from

Attested early 14th century, of onomatopoeic origin. Compare Danish ha, Dutch ha, Finnish ha, Hungarian ha, Latin ha, Latvian ha, Swedish ha.

intj/hɑː/[ha(ː)]
  1. Said when making a vigorous attack.

Where this word comes from

Onomatopoeic.

noun/hɑː/[ha(ː)]
  1. The sum of bodily parts; the physical body.

    Egypt
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Egyptian ḥꜥ.

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