哎呀 — meaning in English

English meaning

• gosh intj A mild exclamation of surprise, delight, or emphasis, used as a polite substitute for "God."
• owie noun A small, minor injury, especially in a child's speech.

Senses

哎呀 is used for these senses in English:

• gosh (minced oath, euphemism) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
• owie Synonym of ow.

owie — full definition

1. noun A small, minor injury, especially in a child's speech.
2. intj A childish exclamation of pain, similar to "ow."

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