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Definition of ow

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• interjection

1

Used to express sudden physical pain or distress.

Example

"Ow! I accidentally stubbed my toe on the corner of the bed."

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ovulate
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Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to Middle English as 'ou' or 'ow', it is a natural exclamation of imitative origin representing a spontaneous cry of sudden pain.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ow
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