ug
7 synonyms for ug, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To feel or cause a strong sense of dread, disgust, or revulsion; to shudder at something repulsive.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Middle English ugge, borrowed from Old Norse uggr, meaning fear or dread — the same root that eventually gave English the word "awe."
Full origin of ug →Frequently asked questions
What does “ug” mean?
The word “ug” means to feel or cause a strong sense of dread, disgust, or revulsion; to shudder at something repulsive. In plain terms, a rare, old-fashioned word for a shudder of disgust or fear; today it survives mainly in the word "ugly," which grew from the same root.
How do you pronounce “ug”?
“Ug” is pronounced uhg (/ʌɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ug” in a sentence?
Here is “ug” used in a sentence: “She ugged at the smell coming from the fridge.”
What is another word for “ug”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ug” include fright, sick, surplus, loathe, sicken and pray to the porcelain god.
What part of speech is “ug”?
Depending on how it is used, “ug” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “ug” come from?
The word “ug” comes from Middle English. From Middle English ugge, borrowed from Old Norse uggr, meaning fear or dread — the same root that eventually gave English the word "awe.".
How many meanings does “ug” have?
“Ug” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to feel or cause a strong sense of dread, disgust, or revulsion; to shudder at something repulsive.
