Interjections are words that express emotions or feelings:
They are used a lot in everyday speech. They are not often used in written English except in written conversations.
They usually come at the beginning of what we’re saying and they are often followed by an exclamation mark. The exclamation mark increases the strength of the emotion.
Oh! What a lovely surprise. (surprise)
Hooray! It’s the summer holidays. (pleasure)
Ouch! / Ow! I just stepped on a pin. (pain)
Ugh! I hate mice. (disgust)
Oh no! The car won’t start. (slight shock or disappointment)
Phew! I’ve finished that essay at last. (relief)
Wow! You look great in that dress. (admiration)
Oops! I’ve just spilt some coffee. (mistake)
Yippee! We’re going to the beach. (excitement)
Mhm!
Yes, expresses acknowledgement
Yuck!
Expresses disgust or strong dislike
Eww!
Another interjection for expressing disgust or dislike
Meh!
Expresses indifference
Duh!
Expresses annoyance about something that should have been obvious, commenting that the other speaker is being stupid.
Humph!
An expression of disatisfaction or annoyance.
Whatever!
A dismissive, sometimes rude comment showing that the speaker doesn’t care about what the other person says.
Ooh!
surprise, excitement or pleasure
Mmm!
pleasure
Oi! / Hey!
anger and surprise
Aha! sudden understanding with a feeling of success
Whoa!
response to something unexpected or encouragement to slow down