Multiple meanings, including Oh Yes.
Ooh Arr
OOH ARR
uː ɑːr
Interjection
Example Sentences
"Ooh arr!"
"Ooh arr, that's right."
Etymology & History
Devon expression meaning oh yes or similar. Popularised by The Wurzels, has become stereotypical West Country phrase often used to mock dialect. Modern usage is Ooh Ah.
Word Details
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Region
Devon
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Era
1970s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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