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bah

interjection \ˈbä, ˈba\

—used to show dislike or disapproval of something

Full Definition of BAH

—used to express disdain or contempt
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First Known Use of BAH

1600

Rhymes with BAH

aah, ah, baa, blah, Blois, bra, dah, droit, fa, Fra, ha, Jah, Kwa, la, ma, nah, pa, pas, Ra, rah, schwa, shah, ska, spa, ta

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bah
  2. pooh-bah
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