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owie
[ ou-ee ]
noun
, Baby Talk,
- a minor pain or injury; boo-boo:
Headaches and other owies are quickly soothed with a hug and maybe a cool washcloth or a bandage.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of owie1
First recorded in 1965–70; ow ( def ) + -ie ( def )
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