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ha

Pronunciation: /hɑː/

The English word “ha” has 6 meanings listed here.

interjection

  1. A representation of laughter.
  2. An exclamation of triumph or discovery.
  3. An exclamation of grief.
  4. A sound of hesitation: er, um.
  5. Said when making a vigorous attack.

noun

  1. The sum of bodily parts; the physical body.

Etymology

Attested early 14th century, of onomatopoeic origin. Compare Danish ha, Dutch ha, Finnish ha, Hungarian ha, Latin ha, Latvian ha, Swedish ha.

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