ba
/bɑː/Definitions
1. noun
an ancient Semitic root and Sumerian word that has been used in various languages, including Arabic and Hebrew, often representing the sound of an animal’s bleat or a word of uncertainty.
“The ancient Sumerians used the word ‘ba’ to describe the sound of a sheep’s bleat.”
2. interjection
an expression used to convey surprise or uncertainty.
“Ba! I didn’t expect that to happen.”
3. verb
to utter or express the sound of ‘ba’, often in a sudden or surprised manner.
“She baed in shock when she saw the news.”