Ew: meaning, definitions and examples

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ew

 

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Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

expressing disgust

'Ew' is an informal interjection used to express disgust or dislike towards something unpleasant, uncomfortable, or distasteful. It is often used in casual conversations to indicate a strong negative reaction. The sound of the word, along with its abruptness, conveys surprise or revulsion. It can also reflect strong reactions to something perceived as gross or off-putting.

Synonyms

gross, ugh, yuck

Examples of usage

  • Ew, that smells bad!
  • Ew, I can't believe you ate that!
  • Ew, don't touch that!

Translations

Translations of the word "ew" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ew

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฏเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ew

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ew

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ew

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ew

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ew

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ew

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์œ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ew

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ew

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ew

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ew

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฃแƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ew

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ew

Etymology

The interjection 'ew' is believed to have originated in the English language as a form of exclamation conveying disgust. Its roots can be traced back to Middle English and possibly before, with similar sounds found in various languages expressing similar sentiments. The term is typically used in informal settings, making it more prevalent in spoken language among younger generations. Over time, 'ew' has become a staple expression in pop culture, often used in social media and conversations to quickly express repulsion without the need for lengthy explanations. The simplicity and shortness of the word make it an effective tool for emotional expression regarding unpleasant experiences.