Word Meaning
वाह
waah / vaah
hiinterjection
Meaning
Bravo!, wonderful!, well done!; an exclamation expressing admiration, delight, praise, or surprise.
Detailed Meaning
An iconic exclamation in Urdu and Hindi poetic culture, used spontaneously by listeners in a mushaira to offer 'daad' (appreciation) upon hearing a poignant, witty, or beautifully crafted couplet. When doubled as 'waah-waah', it expresses heightened ecstasy, approval, or astonishment.
Etymology
Persian 'واہ' (wāh), expressing admiration, wonder, or delight.
Usage
A vital element of the etiquette of Mehfil-e-Mushaira, where spontaneous utterance of 'wah' is considered the ultimate reward and encouragement for a poet.
Examples
The entire mehfil resonated with echoes of 'Waah!' as the poet recited the maqta.
Synonyms
शाबाशबहुत खूबआफ़रींसुभानअल्लाहमरहबा
Related Words
वाह-वाहदादतहसीनआफ़रींसुभानअल्लाह