ouch

¹

[ouch]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation expressing sudden pain or dismay.)

ouch

²

[ouch]

noun

1. a clasp, buckle, or brooch, especially one worn for ornament.

2. the setting of a precious stone.

verb (used with object)

1. to adorn with or as if with ouches.

ouch

¹

/ aʊtʃ /

noun

1. a brooch or clasp set with gems

2. the setting of a gem

ouch

²

/ aʊtʃ /

interjection

1. an exclamation of sharp sudden pain

Word History and Origins

Origin of ouch¹

1830–40, < German autsch

Origin of ouch²

1325–75; Middle English ouche (noun), for nouche (the phrase a nouche taken as an ouche; apron ) < Old French nosche ≪ Germanic

Word History and Origins

Origin of ouch¹

C15 an ouch, mistaken division of C14 a nouche, from Old French nouche, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German nusca buckle

Example Sentences

As interviewer Iain Dale responded "ouch", Polanski said: "I really like Adrian, so that does hurt."

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“If they’re wearing an elaborate costume they’ve been gluing together all week just to be at Simon or are a trans person all the way in the back by themselves in heels — ouch — I will give them that special moment and make them feel seen.”

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Even when there is a murder — it’s a real ouch — Guiraudie continues with his insistent, deliberate flow, a sophisticated touch that will either endear you to the film’s subversion or make you yearn for something more melodramatic.

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As one tireless right-wing correspondent who emails Salon several times a day often puts it, “Yikes Lib/Dems! Ouch Lib/Dems!”

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Nearly 20 years ago, a poll by Ouch! - the former name of the BBC’s disability section - crowned Timmy as the most popular disabled TV character.

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