Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ew

interjection
/juː/
Definition
An exclamation used to express disgust or distaste.
Examples
  • Ew! That smells terrible!
  • She exclaimed ‘ew’ when she saw the squished bug.
  • When he tasted the spoiled milk, he couldn’t help but say, ‘ew.’
Meaning
The word ‘ew’ is commonly used to convey a strong feeling of revulsion or dislike towards something unpleasant.
Synonyms
  • Yuck
  • Eww
  • Ugh