\ ˈiu̇
, ˈē-ü \
, ˈē-ü \
Definition of ew
(Entry 1 of 2)
—used to express disgust at something distasteful or repellent (such as a bad odor) Ew, what's that smell?
EW
abbreviationDefinition of EW (Entry 2 of 2)
enlisted woman
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“Ew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ew. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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