ew
interjection
(used as an exclamation expressing disgust, aversion, or the like).
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ew
1 American
[ioo]
/ ɪu /
Or
eww
interjection
EW
2
American
EW
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of ew
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Elsewhere in her conversation with EW, Anderson said, “our relationship stayed ‘professionally romantic’” throughout the process.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025
In a post-show EW interview Gorham explained their breakup was based on other factors, mainly due to her lack of a “crave” for him.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024
Leaders of the paper said that while the situation was unprecedented, they believed in the newspaper’s mission, and were “determined to keep EW alive.”
From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2024
He said their discussions of EU military aid to Ukraine covered "artillery & ammunition, air defense, EW & long-term assistance programs, trainings, and defence industry localization" in Ukraine.
From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2023
EW of all the groups of birds have such decided markings, such characteristic distinctions, as the Owl.
From Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 6 June, 1897 by Various
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