Ow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Ow is an interjection meaning Synonym of ouch (“cry of pain”).
Meaning
Synonym of ouch (“cry of pain”).
More Meanings
- (music) Used for emotional emphasis.
- An uttering of an 'ow'.
Example Sentences
Now don't you wait or hesitate / Let's move before they raise the parking rate, ow!
Then you ran into the bedroom / You were struck down / It was your doom, Annie / Ow!
Improvising a stretcher from a cupboard door, they levered Mrs Dibble on to it and got her upstairs to "Hoos!" and "Ows!" of anguish, and laid her on the bed, where Rita administered another stiff dose of gin.
Synonyms for ow
Depending on context, synonyms include ouch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outstanding, undischarged, chow, mee, wow, what.
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