Meaning & use

argh

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An exclamation expressing frustration, annoyance, or mild anguish.

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Argh, I forgot my umbrella again!

"Argh," she groaned, staring at the error message for the tenth time.

A note on using this word

Mainly used in informal speech and writing to convey exasperation; spelling can vary (argh, arg, aargh).

Words with a similar meaning

ugh

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