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OW

(interj.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Ow.

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Ow - as an interjection

An expression of one's own physical pain.

Example: "Ouch! you stepped on my toe! that hurt!"

An expression in sympathy at another's pain.

Example: "Ouch! her sunburn looks awful."

A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).

Example: "Ouch. how could you say that?"

An expression of disappointment.

Example: "Ouch, i really wanted to do that."

Expressing surprise at the high price of something.

Example: "Ouch, one hundred thousand dollars for a car! i could never afford that!"

Used for emotional emphasis.

Example Sentences

"I accidentally stepped on a rusty nail and shouted 'ow!'"
"The doctor asked me to rate my pain on a scale of ow to 10."
"She let out a loud 'ow!' when she bumped into the table."
"The ow from the dog's injury was heartbreaking to hear."
"He exaggerated his ow to get sympathy from his friends."
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Word Game Points

Is OW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OW has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is OW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is OW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OW has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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