ugh
word
/ˈəɡ/
uhg
/ˈʌɡ/
uhg
Definition
An exclamation used to show disgust, annoyance, frustration, or that something is unpleasant. People say it as a reaction rather than as part of a normal sentence.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and emotional. Common in speech, texting, and casual writing. The meaning depends on context: 'ugh' can show disgust at something dirty, annoyance at a problem, or emotional frustration. Stronger and more expressive than 'oh no,' but less specific than a full sentence.
Spanish: uf - puajPortuguese (BR): eca - affPortuguese (PT): eca - uffChinese (Simplified): 呃 - 唉呀 - 真恶心Chinese (Traditional): 呃 - 唉呀 - 真噁心Hindi: उफ़ - छीArabic: أف - مقرفBengali: উফ - ছিঃRussian: фу - эхJapanese: うわっ - うーん - うぇっVietnamese: trời ơi - ôi - chán quáKorean: 악 - 아휴 - 으악Turkish: öf - ayUrdu: اف - اُفIndonesian: ih - aduh
Example Sentences
Ugh, I forgot my homework again.
basic
Ugh, this milk smells bad.
basic
Ugh, it's raining today.
basic
Ugh, my phone died right when I needed it.
natural
Ugh, don't remind me about that meeting.
natural
Ugh, why does this always happen to me?
natural