ugh

[ ookh, uhkh, uh, oo; spelling pronunciation uhg ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation expressing disgust, aversion, horror, or the like.)

noun

1. the sound of a cough, grunt, or the like.

ugh

/ ʊx; ʊh; ʌh /

interjection

1. an exclamation of disgust, annoyance, or dislike

Word History and Origins

Origin of ugh¹

First recorded in 1670–80, of expressive origin

Example Sentences

Ugh, we're so glad you get it, and that you're not one of those women who makes everything complicated.

From Salon

It also makes Nancy’s suspicions more difficult to disprove, hence the crawl-through-the-window plan instead of, say, unlocking an iPhone — ugh!

From Salon

To be sure, there are those who like their mysteries dark and — ugh — “gritty.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I remember seeing him and I was like, ‘Ugh,’” Scott recalled, having grown close with Phillips during their time in the organization.

From Los Angeles Times

And let's not forget her iconic put-down to unwanted male attention that I'll admit to rolling out endlessly in my teens: "Ugh, as if!"

From BBC

Related Words

• cry
• exclamation
• expletive
• insertion
• interpolation
• interposition
• shout