noun
owie
OW-ee
Owie (noun) means a small, minor injury, especially in a child's speech. Example: “She fell and got a little owie on her knee.”
noun
1
A small, minor injury, especially in a child's speech.
"If it's an "owie" that has the child upset, check him from head to toe for injuries."
— K. D. Kuch, The Babysitter's Handbook (1997)
"She fell and got a little owie on her knee."
intj
1
A childish exclamation of pain, similar to "ow."
"Owie! That stings!"
How to use owie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cute or childish word for a small cut, bump, or scrape.
When to use it
Informal and mostly used with or by young children.
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Word forms
- Plural
- owies
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Etymology
From ow + the informal suffix -ie, which turns words into casual, often childlike forms.
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Rhymes for owie
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What does “owie” mean?
The word “owie” means a small, minor injury, especially in a child's speech. In plain terms, a cute or childish word for a small cut, bump, or scrape.
How do you pronounce “owie”?
“Owie” is pronounced OW-ee (/ˈaʊ(w)iː/ in IPA).
How do you use “owie” in a sentence?
Here is “owie” used in a sentence: “She fell and got a little owie on her knee.”
What part of speech is “owie”?
Depending on how it is used, “owie” can be a noun and an intj.
How many meanings does “owie” have?
“Owie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, minor injury, especially in a child's speech.
