What are Primary Interjections?

Primary Interjections are single words taken NOT from usual words or any class of words, but rather from SOUNDS.

Examples:

ew - used to express disgust/nausea

ooh - can be used to express amazement, awe, affection, pain, or imitation of a ghost

aah - can be used to express amazement, joyful pleasure, sympathy, understanding, or fear (sound of someone screaming)

argh - expresses annoyance, dismay, embarrassment, or frustration

ugh - expresses disgust or annoyance, or extreme dislike

hmm - used to either demand an answer to a question or to express thinking or pondering

grr - expresses strong anger or disappointment

brr - can be used to either express disgust or aversion or to show that one is cold or shaking out of coldness

shh - used to ask for silence

sheesh - used to express exasperation or extreme irritation

hoo -  expresses the joy of triumph

yoohoo - often used to get attention

phew - expresses relief of tension, tiredness, or surprise

tsk - expresses disapproval or disappointment

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