interjection

 
Pronunciation: /ɪntəˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • an abrupt remark, especially as an aside or interruption: barracking and interjections from the protesters
  • an exclamation, especially as a part of speech (e.g. ah!, dear me!).

Derivatives

interjectional

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin interjectio(n-), from the verb interjicere (see interject)