argh
word
/ˈɑɹɡ/
arg
/ˈɑːɡ/
ahg
Definition
An exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, or anger. Often said when something goes wrong or is difficult.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mostly used in speech, comics, or online chats. Shows feelings like irritation or mild anger, never extreme rage. Similar to 'ugh' (disgust) or 'ugh' (disappointment), but 'argh' is more frustration or annoyance.
Spanish: ¡argh! - ¡agh!Portuguese (BR): argh! - ai!Portuguese (PT): argh! - ai!Chinese (Simplified): 哎呀！ - 唉！Chinese (Traditional): 哎呀！ - 唉！Hindi: आर्ग! - आह!Arabic: آرغ! - آه!Bengali: আহ্ - উফRussian: ах - чёртJapanese: ああー - うわーVietnamese: a - ôi trờiKorean: 아악 - 아아Turkish: ah - ofUrdu: آہ - اوفIndonesian: aduh - argh
Example Sentences
You forgot the tickets? Argh, now what do we do?
natural
Argh, why does this always happen to me?
natural
Argh! I dropped my keys again.
basic
Argh, this math problem is so hard!
basic
Argh! My phone battery died.
basic
Argh! The computer just froze when I was almost done.
natural