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Definition of oh-ing in English:

oh-ing

Pronunciation /ˈəʊɪŋ/

noun

  • The action of uttering or exclaiming ‘oh’; an instance of this.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Robert Carlton’ (1798–1863) (real name Baynard Rush Hall). From oh + -ing.