First Known Use: 14th century
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1ouch
noun \ˈau̇ch\
Definition of OUCH
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Origin of OUCH
Middle English, alteration (from misdivision of a nouche) of nouche, from Anglo-French nusche, nouche, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German nusca clasp
2ouch
interjection
—used to express sudden pain
Full Definition of OUCH
—used especially to express sudden pain
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Origin of OUCH
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First Known Use: 1838
OUCH Defined for Kids
ouch
interjection \ˈau̇ch\
Definition of OUCH for Kids
—used especially to express sudden pain
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