ouchy

That really stings

Ouchy is childish or playful slang for something that hurts or causes pain—a minor injury, a sore spot, or anything unpleasant: I got an ouchy on my knee.

Adults use it ironically or affectionately, often when speaking to children or pets.

As an adjective, ouchy describes something painful: That looks ouchy.

injury

boo-boo

Minor childhood injury

  • scrapeRub harshly against
  • cutSeverance or reduction
  • bumpSlight collision or protrusion

scratch · nick · graze · owie · sore · welt · blister · splinter · pinch · stubbed toe

childish

boo-boo

Minor childhood injury

  • owieChild's word for hurt
  • owwieChildish term for injury
  • yuckyUnpleasantly disgusting

stingy · burny · baby talk · toddler · whimper · cry · tears · wail · pout · fuss

pain

sting

Sharp wound from insect

  • throbBeat with intensity
  • achePersistent dull discomfort
  • smartingExperiencing sharp pain

soreness · hurting · tender · sore spot · twinge · prickle · burning · sharp · stinging · throbbing

sympathy

comfort

Ease or soothing relief

  • sootheGently ease discomfort
  • cuddleAffectionate close embrace
  • hugTight, affectionate clasp

poor baby · bandaid · gentle · caring · make it better · consoling · nurturing · TLC

Opposites
sensation/comfort

ouchycomfy

Pleasantly at ease

soothing · nice · pleasant · cozy · feel-good

PHYSICAL STATE (noun sense)

ouchyhealed

Returned to health

fixed · healthy · intact · uninjured · whole

intensity of pain expression

ouchyscream

Loud sharp cry

agonizing · excruciating · shriek · howl · wail

Family

ouch, ouches, ouchie, ouchies

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G