ouch

1
[ ouch ]
See synonyms for: ouchouchedouching on Thesaurus.com

interjection
  1. (used as an exclamation expressing sudden pain or dismay.)

Origin of ouch

1
1830–40, Americanism;<German autsch

Words Nearby ouch

Other definitions for ouch (2 of 2)

ouch2
[ ouch ]

noun
  1. a clasp, buckle, or brooch, especially one worn for ornament.

  2. the setting of a precious stone.

verb (used with object)
  1. to adorn with or as if with ouches.

Origin of ouch

2
1325–75; Middle English ouche (noun), for nouche (the phrase a nouche taken as an ouche;cf. apron) <Old French nosche ≪ Germanic

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How to use ouch in a sentence

  • The sudden darkness made him stumble, thrust out his hands to keep from falling, and an unmistakably human voice said, "ouch!"

    The Colors of Space | Marion Zimmer Bradley
  • Fitz experimented here and there, not pressing very hard; and he always could make the major say ouch, for the one spot.

    Pluck on the Long Trail | Edwin L. Sabin
  • I don't know what the nation Graydon will think, or—— ouch, my head!

    Motor Matt's Daring Rescue | Stanley R. Matthews
  • It's a real pleasure to play with a young man like you who—ouch!

    Fore! | Charles Emmett Van Loan

British Dictionary definitions for ouch (1 of 2)

ouch1

/ (aʊtʃ) /


interjection
  1. an exclamation of sharp sudden pain

British Dictionary definitions for ouch (2 of 2)

ouch2

/ (aʊtʃ) /


nounarchaic
  1. a brooch or clasp set with gems

  2. the setting of a gem

Origin of ouch

2
C15 an ouch, mistaken division of C14 a nouche, from Old French nouche, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German nusca buckle

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