interjection

[US]/ˌɪntəˈdʒekʃn/
[UK]/ˌɪntərˈdʒekʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. exclamation, word or phrase expressing a sudden or strong emotion.

Real-world Examples

I can never time my interjections correctly.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" Womp womp" is a slang interjection that dismisses or makes fun of a loss or failure.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

Adding " by the way" helps this interjection seem casual and relaxed.

Source: Emma's delicious English

Okay, but how else can you use interjections?

Source: Oxford University: IELTS Foreign Teacher Course

And lastly, adverbs can be used as interjections or at the beginning of sentences.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar (Audio Version)

Mmmm... OK, so no proper words. But I can use interjections, can't I?

Source: BBC Authentic English

Like many interjections, we can use these in different ways.

Source: Oxford University: IELTS Foreign Teacher Course

So you can vary with different interjections and different sounds but that's generally how it works.

Source: Elliot teaches British English.

Interjections are the quick, short words or sounds we cry out when we are feeling intense emotion.

Source: VOA Special June 2019 Collection

Interjections are short statements that show more of a feeling and are grammatically independent from other sentences.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar (Audio Version)

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