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interjection

ugh

UG/ɜː/

Expresses a strong unpleasant reaction.

Ugh, this piece of bread is covered in mold.

A man recoils from a visibly moldy piece of bread, nose wrinkled and mouth open in an immediate disgusted reaction.
Etymology

Ugh began as an imitation of a cough rather than a word built from lexical roots. It later became an interjection expressing disgust or aversion.

In context

MooLer183:58
look at this boring shot of him of some papers ugh well why don't you show the cool shot
EFAP #167 - Exploring the combined intellecutal fortitude of HiTop, Browntable and Cinema Robert

More examples

  • Ugh, I have to fill out this entire form again.
  • Ugh, my dentist appointment is tomorrow.
  • Ugh, I'm too tired to wash all these dishes.

Similar words

ew
Usually expresses disgust rather than annoyance, dread, or frustration.
yuck
Focuses on disgust, especially toward unpleasant tastes or smells.