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Webster 1913 Edition


Ouch

Ouch

(ouch)
,
Noun.
[OE.
ouch
,
nouche
(
a nouch
being taken for
an ouch
: cf.
Adder
), fr. OF.
nusche
,
nosche
,
nousche
, buckle, clasp, LL.
nusca
, fr. OHG.
nusca
,
nuscha
.]
A socket or bezel holding a precious stone; hence, a jewel or ornament worn on the person.
A precious stone in a rich
ouche
.
Sir T. Elyot.
Your brooches, pearls, and
ouches
.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition


Ouch

OUCH

,
Noun.
1.
A bezil or socket in which a precious stone or seal is set. Ex. 39.
2.
The blow given by a boar's tusk.

Definition 2024


ouch

ouch

English

Interjection

ouch

  1. An expression of one's own physical pain.
    Ouch! You stepped on my toe! That hurt!
  2. An expression in sympathy at another's pain.
    Ouch! Her sunburn looks awful.
  3. A reply to an insult (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).
    Ouch. How could you say that?
  4. An expression of disappointment.
    Ouch, I really wanted to do that.
  5. (slang) Expressing surprise at the high price of something.
    Ouch, one hundred thousand dollars for a car! I could never afford that!
Synonyms
Translations

Noun

ouch (plural ouches)

  1. Alternative form of ouche

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /uʃ/

Interjection

  1. interjection expressing a sharp pain: ouch!

Synonyms