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ugh

interjection

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ʌɣ/ / /ʌ(ɡ)/ / /ʌx/

intj

  1. Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance.

    Ugh! The bread in the pantry has gone moldy.

    [...] It may have been a water-rat I speared, / But, ugh! it sounded like a baby's shriek.

  2. Used to express inarticulate vocalisations, such as used by a caveman.

    The brothers surveyed the wide prospect earnestly. "Ugh!" said one abruptly and pointed. "Ugh!" cried his brother. The eyes of the whole tribe swung round to the pointing finger. The group became one rigid stare.

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