what

interjection

Definition of whatnext
as in why
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable what! I can't believe we won!

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  1. oh
  2. hey
  3. well
Interjection
  • And people later reported that summit saying, oh, Trump was threatening to leave NATO.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The actress and pro partner Brandon made it to the top of the leader board, tying with NFL star Danny Amendola. Flips, lifts, and punches, oh my!
    Calie Schepp, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of oh
Interjection
  • But hey, at least the look-alikes got to queen out to Patel’s Slumdog Millionaire dance.
    Michael Savio, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Voice 1: Everybody was trying to get people’s attention, like, hey, here comes the wave, and then the first one kind of slapped against the door.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • Amenities include unlimited firewood, clean bathrooms, and drinkable well water. Campfire Ranch plans to open another hut outside Crested Butte and is looking for additional Colorado locations.
    Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Last season, the inaugural in-season tournament was called, well, the NBA In-Season Tournament.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of well
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