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• interjection

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Used to express strong disgust, revulsion, annoyance, or exasperation at something unpleasant or frustrating.

Example

"Ugh, someone left dirty dishes in the sink all weekend."

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• Rhymes for ugh

• Nearby Words

uganda
ugandan
ugandan blind snake
ugh
ugli
uglify
ugliness

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 17th century, this word is of imitative origin, representing the guttural sound of a cough, grunt, or clearing of the throat in reaction to something unpleasant.

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