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The correct spelling is ow.

How to pronounce ow

/ˈaʊ/
interjection

IPA: /ˈaʊ/

Say it like: Ow

The correct spelling is ow. 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?

Definition

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.

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