Writing Tip Writing Tip: Meaningless Words With A Purpose
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Meaningless Words With A Purpose
What's a meaningless word? How could one have meaning? Well, I'm talking about interjections! What is an interjection really? Well, it's a word that doesn't have any part of speech but is put in a sentence to indicate an emotion. Sometimes they're not really even words, but through their use, they've come to mean something. They can be very useful, though I believe they should be limited to dialogue.
Below is a list of frequently used interjections and their commonly held meanings. Feel free to add to this list, as it is by no way complete.
Mmm: Indicates thought or sort of a lazy pleasure
Mmhmm: Indicates agreement
Aha: This indicates triumph or a sudden moment of understanding.
Um: Is just a place holder for a pause, but sometimes expresses confusion.
Oh: Very versatile. It can express surprise, pain, pleasure, add emphasis to a statement, Oh my god! or could be used to indicate a question with the addition of a question mark, Oh?
Hmph: This one is very Scottish sounding, lol. It expresses indignation or annoyance.
Ew, Ick, Ack: These all can express disgust.
Duh: Expresses disdain to someone who is being dense.
Eek: This could be fright or an unpleasant surprise.
Bah: Indicates derisive dismissal.
Shh: Indicates a need for silence.
Aw: This one is also versatile, it can be disappointment or if extended, it could be an expression of sympathy, like awww.
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