ugh

American  

[ookh, uhkh, uh, oo, uhg] / ʊx, ʌx, ʌ, ʊ, ʌg /

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation expressing disgust, aversion, horror, or the like.)

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noun

1. the sound of a cough, grunt, or the like.

ugh British  

/ ʊx, ʊh, ʌh /

interjection

1. an exclamation of disgust, annoyance, or dislike

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Etymology

Origin of ugh

First recorded in 1670–80, of expressive origin

Example Sentences

UGH, like I said, I just wanna talk to them.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2020

There was an UGH brand of sheepskin boots in Australia, but no such thing in the US, so Smith registered the UGG trademark in his adopted country.

From The Guardian • Mar. 30, 2016

Ross: UGH, okay I almost forgot abut that ending.

From The Verge • Nov. 2, 2014

Related Words

• cry
• exclamation
• expletive
• insertion
• interpolation
• interposition
• shout