Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

OW

(interj.)
Did you mean?
Also try..

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Ow.

How to pronounce ow:

US

Ow - as an interjection

An expression of one's own physical pain.

Example: "Ouch! you stepped on my toe! that hurt!"

An expression in sympathy at another's pain.

Example: "Ouch! her sunburn looks awful."

A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).

Example: "Ouch. how could you say that?"

An expression of disappointment.

Example: "Ouch, i really wanted to do that."

Expressing surprise at the high price of something.

Example: "Ouch, one hundred thousand dollars for a car! i could never afford that!"

Used for emotional emphasis.

Example Sentences

"I accidentally stepped on a rusty nail and shouted 'ow!'"
"The doctor asked me to rate my pain on a scale of ow to 10."
"She let out a loud 'ow!' when she bumped into the table."
"The ow from the dog's injury was heartbreaking to hear."
"He exaggerated his ow to get sympathy from his friends."
View more

Word Game Points

Is OW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OW has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is OW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is OW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OW has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen