interjection
ew
EE-oo
interjection
1
Used to express disgust or revulsion.
""Ew, there's mold on this bread!""
How to Use Ew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short sound people make to show something is gross.
When to use it
Very informal; used in speech and texting, not formal writing.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
ewwed past tense, ews singular
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Etymology
An imitative exclamation, similar to "ugh" or "oh."