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\ often read as ˈəg 
or ˈəḵ or ˈə \
or ˈəḵ or ˈə \Definition of ugh
—used to indicate the sound of a cough or grunt or to express disgust or horror
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ugh
interjection English Language Learners Definition of ugh
informal —used to show that you are annoyed, disgusted, or upset about something
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ugh
interjection\ ˈəg \
\Kids Definition of ugh
—used to express disgust or horror
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The first known use of ugh was in 1678
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