Definitions For Argh

Adverb

amazedly; with a feeling of wonder.

References

Adjective

afraid, scared, courageless scared, fearful, worried base, wretched, lowly; worthy of contempt or ostracism. slothful, unwilling, tired; lacking in energy or motivation. Lacking in power or strength.

Related terms

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Descendants

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References

Etymology 1

In imitation of a cry. Used since at least the 18th century.

Pronunciation

/ɑɹː/, /ɑɹɡ/ growled /ɹ/ (♪: ╰— ) (audio stream unavailable)

Interjection

(onomatopoeia) :

Translations

Finnish: ääh, äsh, äh French: argh, m German: ohh Japanese: うわー (uwā), ぎゃー (gyā) Persian: اَه, tr=áhh, sc=fa-Arab Portuguese: argh Russian: ррр, ё

Usage notes

Any of the letters may be reduplicated, e.g. Arrggh!, Aaaarrrggghhh!

See also

blech

Etymology 2

From Middle English argh, from . Cognate with , argh, arch, erf, , timid; reluctant; unwilling. .

Adjective

(dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) timid; cowardly

Alternative forms

(Early ME)

Etymology

From , from .