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ouch

The correct spelling is ouch.

How to pronounce ouch

/ˈaʊtʃ/
interjection

IPA: /ˈaʊtʃ/

Say it like: Owc-h

The correct spelling is ouch. An expression of one's own physical pain. For example: "Ouch! You stepped on my toe! That hurt!"

Usage Examples

Ouch! You stepped on my toe! That hurt!

Ouch! Her sunburn looks awful.

Ouch. How could you say that?

Meanings

interjection

  1. 1.An expression of one's own physical pain.
  2. 2.An expression in sympathy at another's pain.
  3. 3.A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).
  4. 4.An expression of disappointment.
  5. 5.Expressing surprise at the high price of something.

noun

  1. 1.A brooch or clasp for fastening a piece of clothing together, especially when valuable or set with jewels.

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