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Definition interjection in British English

interjection noun

noun
/ˌɪntə(r)ˈdʒekʃ(ə)n/
1

a word or phrase used for expressing a strong emotion such as surprise or anger. 'Oh' and 'ouch' are interjections.

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2

something that someone suddenly says that interrupts someone else who is speaking, or the act of interrupting someone

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Definition interjection in British English