argh
English
Etymology 1
In imitation of a cry. Used since at least the 18th century.[1]
Pronunciation
Interjection
argh
- (onomatopoeia) Expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration.
- Argh! Itʼs already 7:15! Weʼre never gonna make it!
Translations
expression of annoyance
Usage notes
Any of the letters may be reduplicated, e.g. Arrggh!, Aaaarrrggghhh!
See also
Etymology 2
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle English argh, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old English earg (“inert; weak; timid; cowardly”). Cognate with Scots ergh, argh, arch, erf (“timid; reluctant; unwilling”). More at eerie.
Adjective
argh (comparative more argh, superlative most argh)
References
Middle English
Alternative forms
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- arwe, arg, arghe, arewe
Etymology
From Old English earg, from Proto-Germanic *argaz.
Pronunciation
Adjective
argh
- afraid, scared, courageless
- scared, fearful, worried
- base, wretched, lowly; worthy of contempt or ostracism.
- slothful, unwilling, tired; lacking in energy or motivation.
- Lacking in power or strength.
Related terms
Descendants
References
- “argh (adj.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-05-23.
Adverb
argh
- amazedly; with a feeling of wonder.
References
- “argh (adv.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-05-23.
Portuguese
Interjection
- (onomatopoeia) argh (expression of annoyance)
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