The term CIRCUS CRIES is composed of three words, each with a different number of letters. AAHS is a four-letter word meaning 'an expression of surprise or admiration, ' OHS is a three-letter word meaning 'an expression of surprise or dismay, ' and OOHS is a four-letter word meaning 'an expression of delight or pleasure.' Together, these words describe the various cries that can be heard at a circus, from expressions of awe and surprise to expressions of joy and delight.