ha
A representation of laughterA representation of laughter.
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» Ha, as if you had a choice.
Ха, як ніби у тебе був вибір. — oromashka
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5 sensesA representation of laughter.
Ha, ha, ha! That’s funny.
хаxa
An exclamation of triumph or discovery.
Ha! Checkmate!
(dated)A sound of hesitation: er, um.
Said when making a vigorous attack.
(archaic)An exclamation of grief.
Examples
40 sentencesHa, as if you had a choice.
Ха, як ніби у тебе був вибір. — oromashka
Ha ha ha, very funny.
Ха-ха-ха, дуже смішно. — deniko
ruХа-ха-ха, очень смешно. — marafon
deHahaha! Sehr lustig! — Waldelfe
Ha-ha, you always stretch when class is over don't you?
I've got a big hoo-ha.
The mouth breathes 'ha-h ha-h'.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Attested early 14th century, of onomatopoeic origin. Compare Danish ha, Dutch ha, FinnishAttested early 14th century, of onomatopoeic origin. Compare Danish ha, Dutch ha, Finnish ha, Hungarian ha, Latin ha, Latvian ha, Swedish ha.
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Word family
14 related wordsSee also
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