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Meaning of ouch

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ouch

Pronunciation:/ˈaʊtʃ/

interjection

Definitions

  1. An expression of one's own physical pain.

    Example: Ouch! You stepped on my toe! That hurt!

  2. An expression in sympathy at another's pain.

    Example: Ouch! Her sunburn looks awful.

  3. A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).

    Example: Ouch. How could you say that?

  4. An expression of disappointment.

    Example: Ouch, I really wanted to do that.