Dictionary

argh en · INTJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• [ɑːɣː]
• (Canada) audio
• [ɑɹɣ] natural exclamation
• /ɑː(ɹ)(ɡ)/

Etymology

In imitation of a cry. Used since at least the 18th century. Compare ah, of which it could be a lengthened form.

Meanings

1. (onomatopoeic) Expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration.
   • Argh! It's already 7:15! We're never gonna make it!

Relateds

blech

Translations (14)

fi äh (expression of annoyance) · pl uch (expression of annoyance) · ru ррр (expression of annoyance) · ja うわー (expression of annoyance) · ru ё (expression of annoyance) · fa اَه (expression of annoyance) · fr argh (expression of annoyance) · pt argh (expression of annoyance) · ja あ゙ (expression of annoyance) · fi äsh (expression of annoyance) · de ohh (expression of annoyance) · fi ääh (expression of annoyance) · ja ぎゃー (expression of annoyance) · mhr а-а (expression of annoyance)

argh en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

From Middle English argh, from Old English earg (“inert; weak; timid; cowardly”), from Proto-West Germanic *arg, from Proto-Germanic *argaz. Cognate with Scots ergh, argh, arch, erf (“timid; reluctant; unwilling”). Doublet of eerie.

Meanings

1. (Northern-England, Scotland, dialectal) Timid; cowardly.

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