English · Word Candidate

hah

/hɑː˨/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Synonym of ah (sense 1); used to form tag questions prompting the listener to confirm something.

Particle

Examples

Mother: Just wait awhile, Susan. Jack said he’d be a little late. […] What would you like to drink, some Coca Cola? Susan: That’s alright Aunty. We’re going out to dinner. Mother: Or you prefer Pepsi, hah? We don’t drink Pepsi ourself, I always keep a few bottles just in case. Some people are so fus

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Used to form a tag question, either to invite acknowledgment, or to ascertain the continued attention of the listener.

Particle

Examples

So, just make sure you don’t accidentally mix the two together lah, hah?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Huh!; used to express subtle surprise or amusement in a conversation.

Interjection

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Expression of discontent when one is faced with a rude awakening.

Interjection

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hah” mean?

Synonym of ah (sense 1); used to form tag questions prompting the listener to confirm something.

Is “hah” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.