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Ouch: meaning, definitions and examples

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ouch

 

[ aʊtʃ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to express pain

As a verb, 'ouch' is used to indicate that someone is feeling pain. It signifies a response to an injury or unpleasant feeling.

Synonyms

cry out, exclaim

Examples of usage

  • She ouched when she fell.
  • He ouched loudly after stubbing his toe.
  • The child ouched because he touched a hot surface.

Translations

Translations of the word "ouch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ai

🇮🇳 आह

🇩🇪 aua

🇮🇩 ouch

🇺🇦 ой

🇵🇱 au

🇯🇵 ああ

🇫🇷 aïe

🇪🇸 ay

🇹🇷 ah

🇰🇷 아야

🇸🇦 أوه

🇨🇿 au

🇸🇰 au

🇨🇳 哎呀

🇸🇮 au

🇮🇸 á

🇰🇿 ау

🇬🇪 ოხ

🇦🇿 a

🇲🇽 ay

Etymology

The expression 'ouch' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, likely as a sound imitation representing pain. It is a part of a category of lexical items in English that mimic the sounds of physical discomfort or surprise. Such exclamations are common across various languages, serving as instinctive reactions to pain. In the context of English, 'ouch' has become a standard interjection recognized widely in both spoken and written forms of communication. Its usage has evolved, becoming synonymous with minor injuries and expressions of discomfort. Over time, it has also been adopted in informal contexts, often used humorously to indicate a less serious kind of pain.