Ouch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Ouch is an interjection meaning An expression of one's own physical pain.
Meaning
An expression of one's own physical pain.
More Meanings
- An expression in sympathy at another's pain.
- A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).
- An expression of disappointment.
- (informal) Something that causes discomfort or pain.
- (intransitive) To exclaim "ouch!" in discomfort or pain.
- Alternative form of ouche.
- (slang) Expressing surprise at the high price of something.
Example Sentences
Ouch. How could you say that?
Ouch! Her sunburn looks awful.
Ouch, I really wanted to do that.
Ouch! You stepped on my toe! That hurt!
Word Forms
- ouches
- ouching
- ouched
Synonyms for ouch
Depending on context, synonyms include oof, ow, youch, yow, yowch, ooch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include god, owch, henry, osh, goodness, aye.
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