The meaning of OUCH is —used especially to express sudden pain. How to use ouch in a sentence.

Ouch, you're hurting me! "I really think you're much too fat, Dorothy." "Ouch, that was mean." We use interjections to express emotions such as pleasure, surprise, shock and disgust. Most …

ouch in American English (autʃ) interjection (used as an exclamation expressing sudden pain or dismay)

Factsheet What does the word ouch mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word ouch. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Dec 14, 2025 · interjection expressing a sharp pain: ouch! Inherited from Old High German ouh. ouch.

Definition of ouch exclamation in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Ouch definition: Used to express sudden pain or displeasure.

OUCH definition: (used as an exclamation expressing sudden pain or dismay.) See examples of ouch used in a sentence.

ouch 2 (aʊtʃ) n. Archaic. 1. a. a clasp, buckle, or brooch for holding a garment together. b. an ornamental brooch set with gems.

Ouch! That hurt!