ew
word
/juː/
yoo
/juː/
yoo
Definition
An exclamation used when something seems disgusting, gross, or unpleasant. People say it to react strongly to bad smells, dirty things, or behavior they find revolting.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and emotional. Common in speech, texts, and social media, especially before a comment: 'Ew, that's disgusting.' Often associated with children or casual conversation, but adults use it too. Stronger and more disgust-focused than 'ugh,' which can also show annoyance or frustration.
Spanish: guácala - puajPortuguese (BR): eca - uiPortuguese (PT): eca - chiçaChinese (Simplified): 呃，好恶心Chinese (Traditional): 噁，好噁心Hindi: छी - उफ़ (घिन)Arabic: يع - مقرفBengali: ইউRussian: фуJapanese: うわっ - うえっVietnamese: Eo - ỚKorean: 윽 - 웩Turkish: ıyy - iğrençUrdu: اوئیIndonesian: Ih - Ihh - Aduh jijik
Example Sentences
Ew, this milk smells bad.
basic
Ew, don't touch that dirty sink.
basic
She said, 'Ew, a bug is in my shoe!'
basic
Ew, why is there hair in the shower drain?
natural
He licked his fingers after touching the floor, and everyone went 'ew.'
natural
Ew, that comment was way out of line.
natural