interj. [Imitative: cf. UGH.] A representation of an inarticulate sound, such as that produced in coughing.
1605. B. Jonson, Volpone, I. iii. I feele mee going, (vh, vh, vh, vh.) I am sayling to my port, (vh, vh, vh, vh?)
1678. Otway, Frientship in F., II. i. Uh gud murther, I had rather you had offer’d me a Toad.
1818. Scott, Br. Lamm., xiii. Nae ill come ower them, I trust? Uh? Ibid. (1818), Rob Roy, xxxi. Uh! uh! &c. &c. I am very happy to have this joyful opportunity.
