interjection Street Slang

Rah

/rɑː/ · interjection · slang

A British/MLE exclamation of surprise, shock, or emphasis — like "damn" or "whoa."

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Definitions

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Used to express shock, disbelief, or strong reaction, common in London and UK youth slang. It works as a standalone reaction the way "damn" or "wow" does.

“Rah, did you see how much that costs?”
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Occasionally used to convey sympathy or being taken aback by bad news.

“Rah, that's actually mad, you alright?”
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Can intensify a statement when placed at the start, signaling that what follows is serious or surprising.

“Rah, I haven't seen you in time.”
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Rah In A Sentence

Rah, it's cold out here today.
Rah, he really said that to her face?
Rah, this exam is harder than I thought.

Origin & Usage

Part of Multicultural London English (MLE), "rah" has been used in UK youth slang since at least the 2000s as an all-purpose exclamation of surprise. It spread further through UK rap, grime, and social media.

Variants RahhRaaah
Tags #uk#british#street#mle

People Also Ask

What does rah mean in British slang?

Rah is a UK/MLE exclamation of surprise or shock, similar to "damn" or "whoa."

Where did rah come from?

It comes from Multicultural London English and has been in UK youth slang since the 2000s, spread by grime and UK rap.

How do you use rah in a sentence?

Use it as a reaction, e.g. "rah, that's expensive" — expressing surprise.

Is rah the same as the posh meaning?

No — in slang it means surprise, while "a rah" can separately be British slang for a posh person, which is a different usage.

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