owie

[ ou-ee ]

noun

, Baby Talk,

1. a minor pain or injury; boo-boo:

   Headaches and other owies are quickly soothed with a hug and maybe a cool washcloth or a bandage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of owie¹

First recorded in 1965–70; ow ( def ) + -ie ( def )

Example Sentences

The child had injuries to his gunpowder-marked right pointer finger, including swelling and blistering, and he repeatedly said “owie” while looking at his finger, according to the affidavit.

From Seattle Times

His young preschool friends know the animal “has an ‘owie’ ” and is getting the help he needs, Co said.

From Los Angeles Times

Owie, who grew up speaking Nigerian pidgin, passed the time in isolation studying for an English test to work in the United Kingdom.

From Washington Post

Eghosa Owie, a 26-year-old general practitioner in Lagos, Nigeria — Africa’s most populous city — is eyeing the exit.

From Washington Post

Owie caught a mild case of the coronavirus about two weeks ago.

From Washington Post