ouch
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• interjection
Used to express a sudden, sharp physical pain or discomfort.
""Ouch!" she cried after accidentally stepping on a sharp pebble."
Used in response to a harsh remark, an embarrassing situation, or an unfortunate setback to express sympathy or mild dismay.
"Ouch, that critical review of his new book must have hurt his pride."
• noun
An exclamation of "ouch", or a minor, sudden sensation of pain or injury.
"The nurse promised the child that the vaccination would be just a quick little ouch."
A clasp, brooch, or jeweled ornament used for fastening clothing, or the socket setting in which a precious stone is mounted (archaic or historical).
"The museum displayed a medieval gold ouch set with rubies and pearls."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Attested in English since the early 19th century, probably borrowed from Pennsylvania German or standard German autsch, an imitative exclamation of sudden pain.