ugh

[ ookh, uhkh, uh, oo; spelling pronunciation uhg ]
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interjection
  1. (used as an exclamation expressing disgust, aversion, horror, or the like.)

noun
  1. the sound of a cough, grunt, or the like.

Origin of ugh

1
First recorded in 1670–80, of expressive origin

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British Dictionary definitions for ugh

ugh

/ (ʊx, ʊh, ʌh) /


interjection
  1. an exclamation of disgust, annoyance, or dislike

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