ow

See also: ów, -ow, 'ow, and -ów

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaʊ/

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  Rhymes: -aʊ

• Homophone: our (some dialects)

Interjection

ow

1. Synonym of ouch
2. (music) Used for emotional emphasis.

Usage notes

In everyday colloquial (spoken or written) usage, the sound may be lengthened, such as in the form oww, usually to indicate an increase in pain or distress.

Synonyms

• oww
• ouch
• owie

Anagrams

• W. O., W.O., WO, Wo, w/o, wo

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Chinook Jargon

Noun

ow

1. younger brother

Coordinate terms

• (with regards to gender): ats
• (with regards to age): kahpo