Exclamation and sounds used in comic books and cartoon
Argh! : Used to indicate extreme frustration
Argh! I can’t believe she’s going make us sit through another one of her songs!
Blah! : Used to indicate dislike for someone or something
Blah! You actually like her?
Blech! : A response to having tasted or seen something unpleasant
Blech! I’ve never tasted anything so revolting (The “-ch” in Blech pronounced “-ck”)
Eek! : Used to denote fear
Eek! There’s a mouse running around the floor!
Gee! : 1. Used to indicate admiration
Gee! He is so handsome!
2. Used to indicate disappointment
Gee! I’d never wear a dress like that!
Geez! : Used to denote exasperation and disbelief
Geez! Why did you tell our secret?
Phew! : Used to expressed great relief after experiencing high anxiety
Phew! What a relief? I thought the boss gonna fire me but instead, He gave me a raise!
Sigh! : Used to denote disappointment and resignation
I love him so much, but I know He’s not interested in me at all! Sigh!
Whoa! : (pronounced Woh)
1. Used as way to tell the other person to stop an action
Whoa! I don’t want to hear about him anymore!
Whoa! I don’t want to hear about him anymore!
2. Used to indicate complete confusionn
Whoa! Did you understand what our math teacher was talking about?
Whoa! Did you understand what our math teacher was talking about?
Yike! : Used to indicate sureprise and concern
Yike! Look at the size of that bee!
Yipe! : Used to indicate sureprise and concern
Yipe! Look what your little brother is doing!
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