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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“I hate to use this word, because it’s kind of ew, but mahjong is a social lubricant,” said Joanne Xu, 28, co-founder of Green Tile Social Club, a New York pop-up club.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Sure, it poured strong drinks and stayed open late, but the first DJs to throw parties in the space were just regulars slurping down pad see ew at the bar.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
The Thai chef Pailin Chongchitnant in her kitchen in Vancouver, British Columbia, with homemade pad see ew and part of her soy sauce collection.
From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2022
Alexis only says "ew, David" a handful of times in the entire thing, so what's become a catchphrase of hers in the world of memes isn't actually a massive part of the TV character.
From BBC • Nov. 3, 2021
“I mean, Charlie and I are only friends—like, ew, you know?”
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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