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ugh

/ʌɡ/

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interjection

B1informalcommon/ʌɡ/

An interjection used to express strong disgust, revulsion, annoyance, frustration, or exhaustion. It often conveys a visceral negative reaction to something unpleasant, distasteful, or irritating.

  • 🇷🇺восклицание, выражающее отвращение, раздражение, досаду или усталость
  1. Expression of disgust or revulsion B1 informal

    Used to react to something physically repulsive, such as bad smells, unpleasant sights, or gross textures. It conveys a strong desire to avoid or reject the source of discomfort.

    • Ugh, there's mold on this bread.
    • Ugh, I stepped in something wet and sticky.
    • Ugh, look at that spider!

    🇷🇺Выражение отвращения или омерзения

  2. Expression of annoyance, frustration, or exasperation B1 informal

    Used to convey irritation, impatience, or weariness in response to a difficult situation, repetitive task, or someone's annoying behavior.

    • Ugh, I have to work late again.
    • Ugh, why is this computer so slow?
    • Ugh, not this conversation again.

    🇷🇺Выражение раздражения, досады или нетерпения

  3. Expression of physical discomfort or effort B2 informal

    Used when exerting significant physical effort or experiencing bodily discomfort, such as lifting something heavy or waking up feeling groggy.

    • Ugh, help me lift this box.
    • Ugh, my head is killing me.
    • Ugh, I don't want to get out of bed.

    🇷🇺Выражение физического дискомфорта или усилия