ow

ow · interjection

imported

Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    An exclamation expressing sudden pain.

  2. 2.

    An exclamation used to indicate discomfort or distress.

Phrases & expressions

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    ow ow ow — repeated exclamation expressing ongoing or intensifying pain

Related words

See also: ah, hurt, ouch, pain
Synonyms: ouch, ow, yow

Etymology

An imitative or onomatopoeic exclamation representing a natural human vocalization when experiencing pain. This is a near-universal exclamation found in similar forms across many languages, representing an instinctive vocal response to sudden painful stimuli.