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9.9
A short cry showing sudden pain or hurt
  • interjection
  • /ɔː/
  • Informal
: ay
  • AUGH! I just stubbed my toe on the table!

Examples

  • AUGH! This headache is unbearable!

  • >> AUGH, MY HAND FELL OFF!

    Crowsnest (2012)

  • AUGH! I can't believe I forgot my wallet again!

Synonyms

ouch
vsaugh
  • Informal
93 2.8

A short cry people make when they feel sudden physical or emotional pain

is the same idea but without explicit emotional mention
unh
vsaugh
  • Informal
78 9.9

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

is aimed at sudden pain or discomfort, not displeasure
ahh
vsaugh
70 7.9

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

focuses on pain or discomfort rather than surprise
argh
vsaugh
  • Informal
44 8.8

A short cry people say when they feel frustrated or annoyed

is centered on sudden pain or discomfort instead of anger
aaah
vsaugh
  • Informal
39 8.8

A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain, fear, or surprise

focuses on sudden pain or discomfort rather than any reaction
agh
vsaugh
  • Informal
34 9.9

A short cry showing strong feelings such as annoyance or fear

focuses narrowly on sudden pain or discomfort, not all feelings
aaaah
vsaugh
  • Informal
21 7.5

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

is used for sudden pain or discomfort, not general strong emotion
oww
vsaugh
  • Informal
18 9.3

A short cry you make when something suddenly hurts

is the same idea but a different written form
ach
vsaugh
13 9.9

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

is limited to sudden pain or discomfort rather than annoyance
oooh
vsaugh
  • Informal
6 9.1

A short sound people make when they feel a quick pain

shows stronger pain or discomfort rather than mild feeling
aaahh
vsaugh
  • Informal
5 9.9

A short cry that shows fear, pain, or alarm

signals sudden pain or discomfort without being a scream
aagh
vsaugh
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed

emphasizes sudden pain or discomfort rather than frustration
aargh
vsaugh
  • Informal
2 9.9

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

is specific to sudden pain or discomfort rather than general emotion
arg
vsaugh
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short shout showing anger, pain or strong annoyance

is mainly used for sudden pain or discomfort, not anger
aiee
vsaugh
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short cry showing surprise, pain, or fear

focuses on sudden pain or discomfort more than surprise

Surface Forms

augh main

Etymology

Augh copies the sudden cry people make when they feel pain, like ow or agh. Imagine touching something hot and shouting that quick sound, so augh is used for 'sudden pain' or discomfort.