ˈiu̇ 
ˈē-ü
—used to express disgust at something distasteful or repellent (such as a bad odor)
Ew, what's that smell?
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Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
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Interjection
Runners looking for a pre-race dinner can lean on classics like pad see ew, which combines rice noodles, veggies and a protein of choice.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Ew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ew. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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