ouch
1(used as an exclamation expressing sudden pain or dismay.)
Origin of ouch
1Words Nearby ouch
Other definitions for ouch (2 of 2)
a clasp, buckle, or brooch, especially one worn for ornament.
the setting of a precious stone.
to adorn with or as if with ouches.
Origin of ouch
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How to use ouch in a sentence
ouch: Here's one way to kick a guy while he's down: take away his Legion of Honor.
Alber Elbaz Respects Talent; Duchess of Alba Wears A Bikini | The Daily Beast | August 28, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe contents included a purple glass bong (ouch) and a gas mask.
Can It Get Any Worse? New Pictures of Prince Harry Passed Out Emerge | Tom Sykes | August 24, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTI dropped the weight, and thought, ‘ouch, that hurt a bunch,’ and went home for the day.
Kat DeLunacy Me- ouch—she aimed for Whitney but landed somewhere between R. Kelly and Roseanne.
15 Best and Worst Celebrity National Anthem Performances | The Daily Beast Video | July 1, 2009 | THE DAILY BEASTBut she watched for a chance, and directly banged away at a rat; but she missed him wide, and said "ouch!"
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
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 BradleyFitz 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. SabinI don't know what the nation Graydon will think, or—— ouch, my head!
Motor Matt's Daring Rescue | Stanley R. MatthewsIt'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)
/ (aʊtʃ) /
an exclamation of sharp sudden pain
British Dictionary definitions for ouch (2 of 2)
/ (aʊtʃ) /
a brooch or clasp set with gems
the setting of a gem
Origin of ouch
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