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owie.

Synonym of ow.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

intj/ˈaʊ(w)iː/
  1. Synonym of ow.

Where this word comes from

From ow + -ie (suffix forming colloquialisms).

noun/ˈaʊ(w)iː/
  1. A painful but minor injury.

    Canada · US · childish · colloquial
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English ow Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English -ie English owie From ow + -ie (diminutive suffix).

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