argh
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
In imitation of a cry. Used since at least the 18th century.[1]
Pronunciation[edit]
Interjection[edit]
argh
- (onomatopoeia) Expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration.
- Argh! Itʼs already 7:15! Weʼre never gonna make it!
Translations[edit]
expression of annoyance
Usage notes[edit]
Arrggh!, Aaaarrrggghhh!!! or any other variations of the sequence ʻa-r-g-hʼ, all convey the same meaning.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 2007 [2002], Lindberg, Christine A. editor, The Oxford College Dictionary, edition 2nd, New York, NY: Spark Publishing., ISBN 978-1-4114-0500-4, page 1:
