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

A small, minor injury, especially in a child's speech.

"She fell and got a little owie on her knee."

intj

A childish exclamation of pain, similar to "ow."

"Owie! That stings!"

How to use owie

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

owies plural

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Etymology

From ow + the informal suffix -ie, which turns words into casual, often childlike forms.

Rhymes for owie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.