say aah

Definitions

To open one's mouth wide and utter a prolonged /ɑ/ (usually to allow a medical examination).

imperative

Examples

“The doctor says, “Say⟳ aah.” Why aah? Why not ooh or eee? Because if you say⟳ ooh your lips are pursed, and if you say⟳ eee your teeth are clenched. Neither of which is good if you want⟳ to look⟳ into somebody's open⟳ mouth.”

“Now say⟳ aah.” I say⟳ aah. Then I shut⟳ my eyes tight. Even so, I can't stop⟳ picturing Dr. Hayek's long thin metal tongs and the way they gleam under the infirmary lights.”

“Take⟳ a mirror, open⟳ your mouth and say⟳ aah.”

“"Say⟳ aah," Mrs. Albert said, peering into her mouth.”

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