Definition of exclamation

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Exclamation (n.) A mark or sign by which outcry or emphatic utterance is marked; thus [!]; -- called also exclamation point.

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Exclamation :: Exclamation (n.) A word expressing outcry; an interjection; a word expressing passion, as wonder, fear, or grief..
Hall :: Hall (n.) Cleared passageway in a crowd; -- formerly an exclamation.
Zounds :: Zounds (interj.) An exclamation formerly used as an oath, and an expression of anger or wonder..
Halloo :: Halloo (n.) An exclamation to call attention or to encourage one.
Hail :: Hail (v. t.) An exclamation of respectful or reverent salutation, or, occasionally, of familiar greeting..
Fudge :: Fudge (n.) A made-up story; stuff; nonsense; humbug; -- often an exclamation of contempt.
Ecphonesis :: Ecphonesis (n.) An animated or passionate exclamation.
Io :: Io (n.) An exclamation of joy or triumph; -- often interjectional.
Humph :: Humph (interj.) An exclamation denoting surprise, or contempt, doubt, etc..
Ejaculate :: Ejaculate (v. i.) To utter ejaculations; to make short and hasty exclamations.
Fee-faw-fum :: Fee-faw-fum (n.) A nonsensical exclamation attributed to giants and ogres; hence, any expression calculated to impose upon the timid and ignorant..
Eureka :: Eureka () The exclamation attributed to Archimedes, who is said to have cried out Eureka! eureka! (I have found it! I have found it!), upon suddenly discovering a method of finding out how much the gold of King Hiero's crown had been alloyed. Hence, an expression of triumph concerning a discovery..
Ecphoneme :: Ecphoneme (n.) A mark (!) used to indicate an exclamation.
Tush :: Tush (interj.) An exclamation indicating check, rebuke, or contempt; as, tush, tush! do not speak of it..
Bah :: Bah (interj.) An exclamation expressive of extreme contempt.
Swown :: 'Swounds (interj.) An exclamation contracted from God's wounds; -- used as an oath.
Bo :: Bo (interj.) An exclamation used to startle or frighten.
Lack :: Lack (interj.) Exclamation of regret or surprise.
Bravo :: Bravo (interj.) Well done! excellent! an exclamation expressive of applause.
Eigh :: Eigh (interj.) An exclamation expressing delight.
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