ha
Sound of derision
Ha and its reduplication ha-ha are both representations of laughter but ha is more often used ironically or to express a negative reaction.
Irony used to mock
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- tauntInsulting provocation
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
sneer · jeer · contempt · disdain · scoff · snicker · snigger · tease
Vocal expression of amusement
- giggleSoft, silly vocalization
- chuckleLow, suppressed laugh
- funnyProvoking laughter or suspicion
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
humor · comedy · mirth · glee · hilarity · playfulness · wit · banter
Sudden sharp breath
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- startleFrighten suddenly
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
incredulity · unexpected · revelation · epiphany · realization · eureka · aha · wonder
Defeating an opponent
- successFavorable outcome attained
- gloatingSmug triumph display
- vindicationClearance of blame
- gotchaExclamation upon catching someone
told you so · satisfaction · exultation · smugness · boast · bragging · conquest · winning
Audible emotional breath
reassurance · respite · whew · unburdening · tension release · catharsis · letting go · relaxation
sarcasm
Irony used to mock
scorn · sneer · jeer · contempt · disdain · scoff · snicker · snigger · tease · gibe
laughter
Vocal expression of amusement
joke · humor · comedy · mirth · glee · hilarity · playfulness · wit · banter · teehee
gasp
Sudden sharp breath
disbelief · incredulity · unexpected · revelation · epiphany · realization · eureka · aha · wonder · astonishment
victory
Defeating an opponent
- successFavorable outcome attained
- gloatingSmug triumph display
- vindicationClearance of blame
gotcha · told you so · satisfaction · exultation · smugness · boast · bragging · conquest · winning · payback
sigh
Audible emotional breath
ease · reassurance · respite · whew · unburdening · tension release · catharsis · letting go · relaxation · unwinding
haaw
Mild disappointment sound
oh dear · poor thing · there there · how awful · I'm sorry
- ha haLaughing syllables
- funny ha-haAmusing, not strange
- yee haExuberant cowboy cry
- funny ha haHumorous, not strange
- mwah ha haTheatrical evil cackle
- ha, haTextual laugh notation