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Slang Entry 08 — bah
Well / um / reaction marker (obviousness, hesitation, mild surprise).
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Meaning (English)
Well / um / reaction marker (obviousness, hesitation, mild surprise).
Register and context
Informal; extremely common.
How it sounds (pronunciation note)
Often followed by a micro-pause; use it to manage rhythm.
Examples (French)
• Bah oui.
• Bah... j’sais pas.
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