ew

1 of 2

interjection

ˈiu̇ How to pronounce ew (audio)
ˈē-ü
used to express disgust at something distasteful or repellent (such as a bad odor)
Ew, what's that smell?

EW

2 of 2

abbreviation

enlisted woman

Word History

First Known Use

Interjection

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ew was in 1969

Dictionary Entries Near ew

Cite this Entry

“Ew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ew. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!