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ach

interjectionemotion

brief exclamation expressing annoyance or dismissal

a brief exclamation showing annoyance, dismissal, or exasperation

Example in use

Ach, awa wi ye!

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/AHKH/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentharsh

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