I have listed some commonly used interjections, expressions, and single-word sounds here in this post for your handy use - to help you add more facial expressions, feelings, emotional reactions, personality, and clarity to your messages. Whether you're writing a story, chatting with friends, or simply looking to express yourself better, these expressions can make your communication more vivid and relatable.
Surprise / Realization
- Oh
- Oho
- Whoa
- Wow
- Huh
- Ah!
- Aha!
- Ohh!
- Huh?!
- What?!
Anger / Annoyance
- Grr
- Ugh
- Humph
- Tch / Tsk / Tchah
- Argh / Aargh
- Bah
- Hmph
- Rrr
- Damn
- Pfft
Confusion / Puzzlement
- Hmm?
- Huh?
- Eh?
- Wha...?
- Hunh?
- Err...
- Umm...
Sadness / Disappointment
- Aww
- Sigh
- Oh no
- Alas
- Boohoo
- Meh
- Sniff
- Tch
Laughter / Joy
- Haha
- Hehe
- Hoho
- LOL
- ROFL
- Teehee
- Bahaha
- Yay
- Woohoo
- Whee!
Fear / Shock
- Eek
- Eeek
- Yikes
- Gasp
- Aaah
- Aiiieee
- Nooo!
- OMG
- Guh
- Whaaat?!
Love / Admiration / Flattery
- Aww
- Ooh
- Mmm
- Muah
- Swoon
- Yum
- Whoa
- Daaamn
- Ayee
Sarcasm / Disbelief / Skepticism
- Pfft
- Puh-lease
- Tch
- Uh-huh
- Right...
- Seriously?
- Yeah, sure
- Meh
- Hah!
Embarrassment / Awkwardness
- Uh-oh
- Oops
- Eep
- Yeesh
- Yowza
- Gulp
- Ahem
- Heh
- Oof
Miscellaneous / Common Verbal Fillers
- Hmm
- Huh
- Eh
- Um / Umm
- Uh / Uhh
- Like...
- Yo
- Whoa
- Dang
