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aagh

aagh

3 9.9
A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed
  • interjection
  • /ɑːɡ/
  • Informal
translation icon : ¡aagh!
  • Aagh! I can't believe I lost my wallet again!
  • Ow! aagh

Examples

  • I did it, I did it, I did it, aagh!

  • Aagh, I hate this.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Aagh, why does this always happen to me?

  • Aagh, that really hurt!

Synonyms

heck
vsaagh
  • Informal
422 7.5

A small amount of care or worry about something

is stronger and more clearly about frustration, pain, or real annoyance
ugh
vsaagh
  • Informal
282 7.9

A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

is used instead for frustration, pain, or general annoyance rather than disgust
argh
vsaagh
  • Informal
67 8.8

A short cry people say when they feel frustrated or annoyed

is more mixed, often signalling pain or general annoyance rather than anger
darn
vsaagh
  • Informal
62 6.7

A word people say when they feel annoyed or surprised

is stronger and more vocal about frustration, pain, or annoyance
agh
vsaagh
  • Informal
50 9.9

A short cry showing strong feelings such as annoyance or fear

is narrower, chiefly for frustration, pain, or annoyance
goddammit
vsaagh
  • Offensive
50 9.9

A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated

can also express sudden pain or less overt anger in speech
bah
vsaagh
  • Informal
40 9.3

A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something

leans toward plain frustration, pain, or honest annoyance rather than scorn
for crying out loud
vsaagh
  • Informal
31 8.2

You say this when you feel very annoyed or impatient

is a shorter exclamation focused on frustration, pain, or quick annoyance
aaaah
vsaagh
  • Informal
30 7.5

A short loud sound people make to show strong feeling, like fear or surprise

is mainly used for frustration, ongoing annoyance, or minor pain
wah
vsaagh
  • Offensive
26 9.9

A short cry showing pain or mocking someone's complaint

expresses real frustration, pain, or annoyance rather than imitation
ahh
vsaagh
24 7.9

A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain or shock

is used more for general frustration and ongoing annoyance
damnit
vsaagh
  • NSFW
15 8.4

A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated

is often used for pain or milder annoyance rather than full anger
gah
vsaagh
  • Informal
13 9.9

A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised

tends toward fuller expressions of frustration, pain, or ongoing annoyance
grrr
vsaagh
  • Informal
11 9.9

A short sound people say or write to show anger

is more neutral-sounding and covers pain or plain frustration
tch
vsaagh
  • Informal
9 9.9

A short sound people make to show annoyance or mild disapproval

expresses stronger audible frustration, pain, or clear annoyance
oooh
vsaagh
  • Informal
7 9.1

A short sound people make when they feel a quick pain

is crisper and more about immediate frustration or sharper annoyance
urgh
vsaagh
  • UK
7 9.3

A sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

is used more for frustration, pain, or general annoyance rather than disgust
ach
vsaagh
7 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise, pain, or annoyance

leans more to clear frustration, persistent annoyance, or hurt
gawd
vsaagh
  • Slang
4 9.9

A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance

is more about clear frustration, pain, or annoyance than mere surprise
aargh
vsaagh
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short cry people make to show strong feelings like anger or pain

is primarily used for frustration, persistent annoyance, or pain
unh
vsaagh
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short sound you make when you feel pain or are annoyed

is louder and shows clearer frustration, pain, or annoyance
egad
vsaagh
  • Archaic
3 9.9

An old word people say to show surprise or shock

is modern and commonly used to express frustration or pain
geesh
vsaagh
  • Informal
2 9.9

An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something

is narrower, mainly showing frustration, pain, or clear annoyance
aaahh
vsaagh
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short cry that shows fear, pain, or alarm

focuses more on frustration or ongoing annoyance rather than sudden alarm
humph
vsaagh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound showing doubt or annoyance

is more direct and vocal about frustration, pain, or annoyance
ack
vsaagh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short word people say to show frustration or dismay

is broader, expressing stronger annoyance, pain, or clear frustration
goddamnit
vsaagh
  • Offensive
1 9.9

People say a strong angry word when they feel very annoyed

is still strong but can also show pain or milder annoyance
augh
vsaagh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short cry showing that you are upset or annoyed

tends to be shorter and focuses on pain or quick annoyance
harrumph
vsaagh
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval

is aimed at clear frustration, pain, or general annoyance instead of contempt
arg
vsaagh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short shout showing anger, pain or strong annoyance

is broader, used for ongoing frustration, pain, or steady annoyance
aiee
vsaagh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short cry showing surprise, pain, or fear

is used more to show frustration, ongoing annoyance, or irritation
consarned
vsaagh
  • Archaic
9.9

An old mild word people say when they are annoyed

is modern and used more for immediate frustration, pain, or annoyance
blooey
vsaagh
  • Slang
9.9

An exclamation said when something suddenly goes wrong

is more general and can express pain or deeper annoyance beyond failure

How Intense

aargh
  • Informal
4 9.9
aagh
  • Informal
3 9.9
argh
  • Informal
67 8.8
ouch
  • Informal
134 2.8
ugh
  • Informal
282 7.9

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Aagh is a sound word that copies a short cry people make when they feel hurt or angry, like ouch or ugh. So, saying 'aagh' shows 'frustration', 'pain', or 'annoyance'.