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Eurgh (intj) means an exclamation expressing disgust or distaste. Example: “Eurgh, this milk has gone off," she said, pouring it down the sink.”

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An exclamation expressing disgust or distaste.
""Eurgh, this milk has gone off," she said, pouring it down the sink."

How to use eurgh

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In plain EnglishA sound you make to show something is gross or unpleasant.

When to use it

Informal; used almost exclusively in speech or casual writing, not formal contexts.

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Etymology

An imitative interjection, echoing the sound someone makes when retching or gagging.

Frequently asked questions

What does “eurgh” mean?
The word “eurgh” means an exclamation expressing disgust or distaste. In plain terms, a sound you make to show something is gross or unpleasant.
How do you use “eurgh” in a sentence?
Here is “eurgh” used in a sentence: “"Eurgh, this milk has gone off," she said, pouring it down the sink.”
What part of speech is “eurgh”?
“Eurgh” is an intj.
What is the meaning of eurgh?
"eurgh" (intj) means an exclamation expressing disgust or distaste.