An Irish exclamation expressing regret, sorrow, or lamentation -- similar in function to 'alas' or 'oh no'. It is an anglicization of the Irish 'ochon' or 'a ochon', a traditional keening cry. The word appears in Irish literature and folk expression, often signaling grief or melancholy. It is rarely used in everyday modern speech outside literary or deliberately archaic contexts.
Ochanee, what a loss it is -- the whole village turned out to mourn.
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An Irish exclamation of sorrow, regret, or lamentation — the verbal equivalent of a heavy sigh or a mournful shake of the head. You'd drop an ochanee when hearing bad news, witnessing something go wrong, or reflecting on a loss. It's heartfelt without being dramatic, capturing that distinctly Irish blend of resignation and empathy. Think of it as the cousin of 'oh dear' but with more soul.
Ochanee, when she heard the old cottage had been knocked down, she couldn't hide her sadness.
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(Ireland) Expressing regret or sorrow.
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