ow

[ou]

interjection

(used especially as an expression of intense or sudden pain.)

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Historical Examples of ow

I call it depressin' meself, but some 'ow it seems to fit in with orphans an' widders!
The Foolish Lovers
St. John G. Ervine
I couldn't myke aht 'ow it was you never 'eard of the 'Orns.
The Foolish Lovers
St. John G. Ervine
"Ow, you are a funny man, Mr. 'Inde," she said between her titters.
The Foolish Lovers
St. John G. Ervine
If there ain't no such thing, sor, 'ow do we know w'ot it can do?
The Cruise of the Dry Dock
T. S. Stribling
They were ow only two or three days' march from the Hungarian plains.
The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII)
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British Dictionary definitions for ow

ow

interjection

an exclamation of pain

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Word Origin and History for ow

interj.

14c. as an exclamation of surprise; 1919 as an expression of sudden pain.