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Definition of aargh exclamation from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

aargh

exclamation

/ɑː(r)/

/ɑːr/

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used to express fear, anger or some other strong emotion
- Aargh—get that cat off the table!
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- aargh
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- ahchoo
- ahem
- aw
- bah
- boo
- coo
- d’oh
- eek
- eh
- er
- eww
- gee
- ha
- hey
- ho ho
- ho-hum
- hooray
- huh
- mm
- oh
- oho
- oi
- ooh
- oops
- ouch
- ow
- oy
- pah
- phew
- psst
- sh
- tsk tsk
- tut
- ugh
- uh
- uh-oh
- uh-uh
- um
- whoopee
- whoops
- woo hoo
- wow
- yay
- yippee
- yuck
- yum
Word Originlate 18th cent.: longer form of ah, expressing a prolonged cry.

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