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ugh

interjection
\ often read as ˈəg How to pronounce ugh (audio) or ˈəḵ or ˈə How to pronounce ugh (audio) \

Definition of ugh

—used to indicate the sound of a cough or grunt or to express disgust or horror
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Synonyms for ugh

Synonyms

faugh, fie, phew, phooey, rats, yech (or yecch), yuck (also yuk)

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Examples of ugh in a Sentence

ugh, this oven desperately needs to be cleaned

Recent Examples on the Web

 Corn is technically a grain (ugh, so inconvenient), so that's also out. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "13 Whole30-Approved Summer Barbecue Recipes," 29 June 2017 So, six months past due, that’s not that bad, is it? Ugh. — Brooks Headley, Bon Appetit, "How Not to Write a Cookbook," 2 May 2017

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First Known Use of ugh

1678, in the meaning defined above

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ugh

interjection
How to pronounce ugh (audio) How to pronounce ugh (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of ugh

informal —used to show that you are annoyed, disgusted, or upset about something

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ugh

interjection
\ ˈəg How to pronounce ugh (audio) \

Kids Definition of ugh

—used to express disgust or horror

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