aargh
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9.9
- noun
- /ɑrɡ/
- Informal
:
aargh
Examples
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Well, for what it's worth... - Aargh! - What's the matter?
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I second the motion - aargh.
Blog text (15) -
Aargh, this horrible commenting system just ate all my bon mots.
Blog text (34) -
We hear reverberating "go fishes" and various "aarghs" and "uh-ohs" throughout the game.
Fiction book (2002) -
Aargh! I can't believe I forgot my keys again!
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She let out an aargh of frustration when she dropped her phone.
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After tripping on the curb, he yelled, "Aargh!" in surprise.
Synonyms
932
6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
282
7.9
A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance
162
1.0
A loud cry to get attention or show strong feeling
59
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
40
9.3
A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something
31
8.2
You say this when you feel very annoyed or impatient
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
12
3.4
A loud cry that shows sudden strong feeling like surprise or pain
11
9.9
A short sound people say or write to show anger
7
9.3
A sound people make to show disgust or annoyance
7
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise, pain, or annoyance
3
9.9
A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed
2
9.9
A short cry that shows fear, pain, or alarm
1
9.8
A short sound that shows frustration or annoyance
1
9.9
A short cry showing that you are upset or annoyed
1
4.1
A very loud shout to show strong feeling or get attention
How Loud
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aargh started as the sound of a loud cry of 'frustration' or 'pain', much like saying 'ouch' or making a 'grr' noise when something goes wrong. So a loud aargh is the shout someone gives to show they are hurt, annoyed, or shocked.