argh
Exasperated vocal burst
Argh is an exclamation of frustration, annoyance, or exasperation: Argh, I just missed the bus!
It represents a guttural sound of displeasure, often written with varying numbers of letters to indicate intensity: Arrrgh!
The spelling overlaps with the stereotypical pirate exclamation, though context usually distinguishes frustration from swashbuckling.
Disgust exclamation
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
dismay · discontent · impatience · displeasure · dissatisfaction · disgruntlement · chagrin · ugh
Pain interjection
- owPain exclamation
- yelpBrief, shrill cry
- yowlProlonged distressed cry
- winceReflexive recoil from distress
grimace · throb · sting · ache · groan · howl · screech · gasp
Maritime greeting
- buccaneerCaribbean colonial-era pirate
- mateyInformal British address
- scallywagMischievous person, often young
- scurvyVitamin C deficiency disease
shiver me timbers · plunder · treasure · galleon · cutlass · Blackbeard · parrot · yo-ho-ho
Sudden sharp breath
- startleFrighten suddenly
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- speechlessUnable to talk
disbelief · what · whoa · yikes · stunned · incredulity · dumbfounded · gobsmacked
ugh
Disgust exclamation
hmph · bah · pfft · tsk · sheesh · jeez · crikey · blimey · dang · rats
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
aggravation · dismay · discontent · impatience · displeasure · dissatisfaction · disgruntlement · chagrin · ugh · groan
ouch
Pain interjection
wince · grimace · throb · sting · ache · groan · howl · screech · gasp · cringe
ahoy
Maritime greeting
- buccaneerCaribbean colonial-era pirate
- mateyInformal British address
- scallywagMischievous person, often young
scurvy · shiver me timbers · plunder · treasure · galleon · cutlass · Blackbeard · parrot · yo-ho-ho · corsair
gasp
Sudden sharp breath
speechless · disbelief · what · whoa · yikes · stunned · incredulity · dumbfounded · gobsmacked · taken aback