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uhh

uhh

34 9.9
A sound people make to show they do not like something that tastes or smells bad
  • interjection
  • /ʌh/
  • Informal
translation icon : puaj
  • When he showed me the moldy bread, I couldn't help but say, "Uhh, that's really disgusting!"
  • uhh, no thanks
  • uhh, no

Examples

  • Seeing the dirty dishes piled up in the sink made me go, "Uhh, I can't believe you let it get this bad."

  • Uhh, me no like.

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  • Just like this article, something doesn't smell right and our guts, hearts, and minds are telling us "UHH NO SOMETHING IS WRONG HERE."

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  • You look at her with a mixture of confusion and disgust and say, "Uhh..."

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  • She grimaced at the smell of the spoiled milk and whispered, "Uhh, that's foul!"

Synonyms

ugh
vsuhh
  • Informal
282 7.9

A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

is plain disgust at something unpleasant rather than mixed feelings
yuck
vsuhh
  • Informal
51 8.0

A short cry people say to show strong disgust

is milder and more general disgust rather than a very strong reaction
eew
vsuhh
  • Informal
7 9.5

A sound people make to show strong dislike

gives a more neutral or less intense disgust reaction
urgh
vsuhh
  • UK
7 9.3

A sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

stays focused on disgust without added frustration or anger
yeesh
vsuhh
  • Slang
5 9.9

A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or mild disgust at something awkward

is pure disgust rather than surprise or awkwardness
yuk
vsuhh
  • Informal
4 9.5

An exclamation used to show disgust or strong dislike

is broader, covering general unpleasantness rather than sharp disgust
pooh
vsuhh
  • Informal
3 9.4

A short word people say to show dislike, often at a bad smell

is general dislike of unpleasant things, not smell-specific
ecch
vsuhh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people make to show disgust

is the same disgust feeling but not focused on the sound aspect
feh
vsuhh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people make to show they do not like or care about something

signals straightforward disgust rather than dismissal or indifference
ewww
vsuhh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound showing disgust at something gross

communicates simple disgust without the extra informal surprise
blech
vsuhh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people say to show dislike or disgust

is less focused on revulsion and more on ordinary unpleasantness
augh
vsuhh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short cry showing disgust or strong dislike

is simpler disgust, not emphasising strong frustration
yowie
vsuhh
  • Australian
9.9

A short cry people say when surprised, hurt, or disgusted

is specifically for disgust at something unpleasant or gross
errr
vsuhh
  • Informal
9.9

A short sound people make to show that something is gross or unpleasant

expresses stronger or clearer disgust rather than just mild distaste

Antonyms

1.0

A feeling of enjoyment or happiness from something

48 1.0

To enjoy something very much

How Disgusted

yuck
  • Informal
5 8.3
ugh
  • Informal
282 7.9
blech
  • Informal
1 9.9
uhh
  • Informal
34 9.9

Surface Forms

uhh main
Uhh main

Etymology

Uhh is a short sound people make when something is gross, like the stronger ugh, which means 'disgust'. So saying uhh tells others you find something unpleasant.