Synonyms for

Ow

Verb / əʊ / / aʊ / Another word for ow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sound made when someone experiences sudden pain.

Synonyms & similar words

ouch yow ouchie yikes oops uh-oh ouchy-wawa owwie ouchy-poo zoinks jeez gosh darn dang cripes egad argh curse

Synonyms by register

Informal

ouch yikes oof

Common collocations

  • ow my foot
  • ow that hurts
  • ow my back
  • ow my head
  • ow my arm
  • ow that stings

Usage note

Ow is an interjection used to express sudden pain. It is typically used in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. 1. Ow! I burned my finger on the stove.
  2. 2. Ow, that hurt when you stepped on my foot.
  3. 3. Ow, my head hurts from bumping into the low doorway.
  4. 4. Ow, I stubbed my toe on the chair.
  5. 5. Ow, that mosquito bite is really itchy.

Quotes

  • "Ow, my eye! I'm not supposed to get pudding in it!" - Bill Watterson
  • "Ow, quit it!" - Spongebob Squarepants
  • "Ow, my brain hurts!" - Patrick Star

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