ouch
word
/ˈaʊtʃ/
owch
/ˈaʊtʃ/
owch
Definition
Used when you suddenly feel pain. It can also be used jokingly or emotionally when something feels hurtful, harsh, or embarrassing.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and common in speech. Usually stands alone as an exclamation: 'Ouch!' It often reacts to physical pain, but people also say it after a rude comment, a big mistake, or bad news. Similar to 'ow', but 'ouch' can sound a little more expressive.
Spanish: ay - auPortuguese (BR): aiPortuguese (PT): aiChinese (Simplified): 哎哟 - 好疼Chinese (Traditional): 哎喲 - 好痛Hindi: आह - अरेArabic: آخBengali: আহ্ - আউচRussian: ой - аучJapanese: 痛っ - いてて - アウチVietnamese: a, đau quá - áiKorean: 아야 - 앗 - 아우치Turkish: ah - of - ouchUrdu: اوہ - آچIndonesian: aduh - auh
Example Sentences
Ouch! I hit my foot on the chair.
basic
The shot made him say, "Ouch."
basic
Ouch, that scratch looks painful.
basic
Ouch — that was a pretty rude thing to say.
natural
When I saw the repair bill, all I could think was, "Ouch."
natural
Ouch, I really messed that up in front of everyone.
natural