SINCE 1828
ow
interjection
\ ˈau̇
, ˈü\
, ˈü\
Definition of ow
(Entry 1 of 2)
—used especially to express sudden pain Ow! That hurts!
OW
abbreviationDefinition of OW (Entry 2 of 2)
one-way
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ow
interjection
English Language Learners Definition of ow
—used to express sudden pain
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