What is another word for Bah?

Pronunciation: [bˈɑː] (IPA)

Bah is an exclamation that expresses contempt, disdain, or disagreement. There are several synonyms for this word which are commonly used in modern English. Some of the most natural and effective words you can use instead of bah include phooey, pish-posh, humbug, pooh-pooh, and pshaw. These words are often employed to communicate similar sentiments of disappointment or discontent. Furthermore, several other words such as nonsense, rubbish, drivel, twaddle, and balderdash can be used interchangeably with bah where someone does not believe what they are being told, or they find something meaningless or worthless. All these synonyms have a similar impact as bah, but they communicate the stimulus differently.

What are the hypernyms for Bah?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bah

Monsieur Cherami greeted her with an affable bow, which she barely acknowledged, muttering: Bah!
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock
"Bah," returned Mr. Traveller, "there is little wisdom in knowing that every man must be up and doing, and that all mankind are made dependent on one another.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
"Why, the little body loves him," thought Hilton; "and I had hoped-Bah!
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn

Famous quotes with Bah

  • Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather boa!
    Allen Ginsberg
  • Color television! Bah, I won't believe it until I see it in black and white.
    Samuel Goldwyn
  • An apology? Bah! Disgusting! Cowardly! Beneath the dignity of any gentleman, however wrong he might be.
    Steve Martin
  • An apology Bah Disgusting Cowardly Beneath the dignity of any gentleman, however wrong he might be.
    Baroness Orczy
  • Bah, the latest news, the latest news is not the last.
    Samuel Beckett

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