Meaning and usage of the word ugh in English

Meaning of vocabulary ugh

ughexclamation

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/ɜː//ɜː/

Origin of the word ugh

The origin of the word "ugh" is believed to date back to Old English and Germanic languages. The Modern English word "ugh" is likely a pronunciation of the Old English word "uggh" or "ugge", which was an interjection used to express disgust, horror, or revulsion. In Middle English (circa 1100-1500 AD), the word "ugh" began to take on its modern meaning and was used to express a sense of distaste or dislike. It was often used in conjunction with other words, such as "good" or "bad", to convey a sense of something being unpleasant or unpalatable. Over time, the use of "ugh" has become more widespread and is now commonly used in informal spoken language to express a range of emotions, from mild disappointment to intense distaste. Despite its widespread use, the exact etymology of "ugh" remains unclear, and it is not specified in many dictionaries.

Vocabulary summary ugh

typeinterjection

meaningdisgusting!, disgusting!

Example of vocabulary ughnamespace

  • I woke up this morning feeling really groggy and tired, and all I could utter was "ugh" as I stumbled out of bed.
  • My car broke down on the way to work again, and all I could do was let out an exasperated "ugh" as I called for a tow truck.
  • I just finished a ton of laundry and dishes, and all I can think is "ugh, there's never an end to the chores."
  • My boss asked me to stay late at work to finish a project, and all I could manage was a disappointed "ugh" as I rolled my eyes.
  • The smell of my sister's perfume is making me nauseous, and all I can do is wrinkle my nose and groan "ugh."

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