ouch
Translation
ouch, ow
Examples
Ouch! That really hurt.
Ouch! That really hurt.
Ouch, I stubbed my toe.
Ouch, I stubbed my toe.
Grammar Patterns
((interjection)) an exclamation used to express sudden pain. Ouch! That really hurt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ow, ah, ay.
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating a natural cry of pain.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound you make when you accidentally touch something hot or stub your toe.