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.

mockery

sarcasm

Irony used to mock

scorn · sneer · jeer · contempt · disdain · scoff · snicker · snigger · tease · gibe

amusement

laughter

Vocal expression of amusement

  • giggleSoft, silly vocalization
  • chuckleLow, suppressed laugh
  • funnyProvoking laughter or suspicion

joke · humor · comedy · mirth · glee · hilarity · playfulness · wit · banter · teehee

surprise

gasp

Sudden sharp breath

disbelief · incredulity · unexpected · revelation · epiphany · realization · eureka · aha · wonder · astonishment

triumph

victory

Defeating an opponent

gotcha · told you so · satisfaction · exultation · smugness · boast · bragging · conquest · winning · payback

relief

sigh

Audible emotional breath

ease · reassurance · respite · whew · unburdening · tension release · catharsis · letting go · relaxation · unwinding

Categories
Opposites
emotional expression valence

haaw

Mild disappointment sound

boo · alack · alas · ugh · bah

reaction to misfortune

haaw

Mild disappointment sound

oh dear · poor thing · there there · how awful · I'm sorry

amusement vs. displeasure

haboo

Shout to startle or jeer

hiss · jeer · groan · bah humbug · pfft

Phrases
Family

ha-ha, haha, hah, hoo-ha

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G