ah so
English
editEtymology
editFrom Japanese ああ、そう (ā, sō, “I see”).
Interjection
edit- (now offensive) Stereotypical utterance of wise understanding by a Japanese or Chinese person.
- 1988, Spike Milligan, Jack Hobbs, William McGonagall Meets George Gershwin: A Scottish Fantasy:
- 'Ah so,' said a Japanese passenger.
'Ah so to you,' said a rough sailor.
'Ach, a wee Japannee,' said McGonagall, and went into a series of Buckingham Palace photographic poses.
- 1998, Robert W. Bliss, A. N. G. E. L. S., Inc., page 91:
- “One other thing,” Jack said, “let's not play here, at the Tropicana.”
“Ah, so,” Harry said with a Chinese accent. “The wise fox doth not despoil its own nest.”
See also
edit- Ah-So: US brand of Asian sauces and marinades
References
edit- Oxford English Dictionary