ow
Translation
ow, ouch
Examples
Ow! That really hurt!
Ow! That really hurt!
Ow, I stubbed my toe.
Ow, I stubbed my toe.
Grammar Patterns
((~!)) used to express sudden pain Ow! That really hurt!
Similar Words
Synonyms: ouch, yikes
Etymology
Imitative of a cry of pain. First recorded in the early 17th century.
Memory Tips
It's the sound you make when you open your mouth wide in pain: 'Owww'.