aiee
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9.9
- interjection
- /ˈaɪ.i/
- Informal
:
¡aiee!
- Aiee, ow!
- aiee! ouch
Examples
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"Aiee-Ouch, you do astonish me," Joy-in-the-Dance said.
Fiction book (1995) -
"Aiee-Ouch, you're burning down the whole palace!"
Fiction book (1995) -
"Aiee-Ouch, I'm running out of patience."
Fiction book (1995) -
Aiee!
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"Aiee! Ouch!" cried Lucian as her fingers probed a tender spot behind his ear.
Fiction book (1995) -
Aiee! That surprised me!
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Aiee, I didn't expect it to hurt like that!
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Aiee, watch out for the step!
Synonyms
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1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
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6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
67
8.8
A short cry people say when they feel frustrated or annoyed
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8.8
A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain, fear, or surprise
50
9.9
A short cry showing strong feelings such as annoyance or fear
30
7.5
A short loud sound people make to show strong feeling, like fear or surprise
24
7.9
A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain or shock
22
9.3
A short cry you make when something suddenly hurts
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9.8
A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or annoyance
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9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise, pain, or annoyance
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9.1
A short sound people make when they feel a quick pain
5
9.6
A short cry of fear or surprise when something suddenly scares you
4
9.9
A short cry people make to show strong feelings like anger or pain
3
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or shock
2
9.9
A short cry that shows fear, pain, or alarm
1
9.9
A short cry people make when they are suddenly scared
1
9.9
A short cry showing fear, surprise, or embarrassment
1
9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or embarrassment
A short cry people say when surprised, hurt, or disgusted
A short cry showing sudden pain or hurt
A short cry of sudden surprise or fear
A short shout showing surprise, alarm, or disbelief
A short cry showing surprise, fear, or excitement
A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or excitement
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
An old-fashioned shout said to show surprise or shock
An old-fashioned word people say to show surprise
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Aiee copies the short cry people make when they are surprised, hurt, or alarmed. A helpful way to remember it is to think of English cries like ow and ouch or the Spanish 'ay', because they all copy a sudden sound, so Aiee means 'a cry of surprise or pain'.