argh
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[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]
Any of the letters may be reduplicated, e.g. Arrggh!, Aaaarrrggghhh!!!
See also[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
From Middle English argh, from Old English earg (“inert; weak; timid; cowardly”). Cognate with Scots ergh, argh, arch, erf (“timid; reluctant; unwilling”). More at eerie.
Adjective[edit]
argh (comparative more argh, superlative most argh)
- (dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) timid; cowardly
References[edit]
- ^ Christine A. Lindberg (editor), The Oxford College Dictionary, 2nd edition (Spark Publishing, 2007 [2002], ISBN 978-1-4114-0500-4), page 1
Portuguese[edit]
Interjection[edit]
argh
- (onomatopoeia) argh (expression of annoyance)
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