uff.
An exclamation expressing fear, apprehension, unease, or a feeling that something is eerie or alarming; oh, oh dear
Meaning & usage
An exclamation expressing fear, apprehension, unease, or a feeling that something is eerie or alarming; oh, oh dear
An exclamation expressing disgust, revulsion, or nausea; ugh
An exclamation expressing physical or emotional discomfort, annoyance, dissatisfaction, or disappointment
Uff, for en trekk!
An exclamation expressing physical or emotional discomfort, annoyance, dissatisfaction, or disappointment An exclamation expressing frustration or boredom with someone or something
An exclamation expressing physical or emotional discomfort, annoyance, dissatisfaction, or disappointment An exclamation expressing regret, sympathy, or compassion; oh, oh dear
An exclamation expressing a strong or unsatisfied urge, longing, or emotional impulse
Where this word comes from
Of onomatopoeic origin. Compare the similar sound-symbolic interjection huff (“interjection expressing discomfort, dismay, exasperation, etc.”). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk uff and Danish uf, as well as German uff and English oof (“interjections expressing discomfort, exertion, surprise, dismay, etc.”). The noun is a substantivization of the interjection.
an utterance of uff; an expression of dismay, discomfort, annoyance, or a similar feeling
Where this word comes from
Of onomatopoeic origin. Compare the similar sound-symbolic interjection huff (“interjection expressing discomfort, dismay, exasperation, etc.”). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk uff and Danish uf, as well as German uff and English oof (“interjections expressing discomfort, exertion, surprise, dismay, etc.”). The noun is a substantivization of the interjection.
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