OUCH

Etymology 1

Interjection

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.

Synonyms

• (in all of the above senses): ow, owie, youch, yow, yowch

Etymology 2

Variant forms.

Noun

ouch (plural ouches)

Alternative form of ouche

Anagrams

• Chou, Chūō, chou

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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