Interjections are a fascinating and often overlooked part of a language that can convey a wide range of emotions and reactions concisely and impactfully. From “wow” to “oh” to “oops,” interjections come in many forms and are used to express feelings of surprise, joy, disappointment, and more.
Below is a handy list of common interjections you can use to add color and depth to your language. Whether you’re looking to add humor to your writing, express yourself more clearly in conversation, or expand your vocabulary.
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Ugh!
Wow
nice!
Woohoo!
Cool!
Win!
Huh!
Noo
So…
Ouch!
Yup
Oh my
Sweet
Awesome!
Hmm
Yeah!
Uh oh
Oh man
Ew!
Ahh
Sure
Hey
Um
Ha
Oh dear
Yikes
Oops
Like
Jeez
Ahem
Oh no
Agh
Alright
What!
Gotcha
…O.K.
Really?
whoops
Great!
Yay!
Huh!
Sweet!
Gah!
Woah