ouch
An expression of one's own physical pain.
An expression in sympathy at another's pain.
A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).
An expression of disappointment.
(slang) Expressing surprise at the high price of something.
• (in all of the above senses): ow, owie, youch, yow, yowch
Variant forms.
ouch (plural ouches)
Alternative form of ouche
• Chou, Chūō, chou
Source: Wiktionary
Ouch, n. Etym: [OE. ouch, nouche (a nouch being taken for an ouch: cf. Adder), fr. OF. nusche, nosche, nousche, buckle, clasp, LL. nusca, fr. OHG. nusca, nuscha.]
Definition: A socket or bezel holding a precious stone; hence, a jewel or ornament worn on the person. A precious stone in a rich ouche. Sir T. Elyot. Your brooches, pearls, and ouches. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 January 2025
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.