Definitions For Argh
Adverb
amazedly; with a feeling of wonder.References
{{R:MED Online, entry=argh (adv.) , id=MED2202 , accessdate=2018-05-23}}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
{{l, enm, arghly}} {{l, enm, arghnes}} {{l, enm, arȝen}}, {{l, enm, arghen}}Descendants
{{desc, sco, ergh}}, {{l, sco, erfe}}, {{l, sco, erf}} {{desc, en, argh}} {{q, dialectal}}References
{{R:MED Online, entry=argh (adj.) , id=MED2201 , accessdate=2018-05-23}}Etymology 1
In imitation of a cry. Used since at least the 18th century.{{R:OCD2, page=1}}Pronunciation
/ɑɹː/, /ɑɹɡ/ growled /ɹ/ (♪: ╰— ) (audio stream unavailable)Interjection
{{en-interj}} (onomatopoeia) {{non-gloss definition, Expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration.}} : {{ux, en, Argh! Itʼs already 7:15! Weʼre never gonna make it!}}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, ёUsage notes
Any of the letters may be reduplicated, e.g. Arrggh!, Aaaarrrggghhh!See also
blechEtymology 2
From Middle English argh, from {{inh, en, ang, earg, , inert; weak; timid; cowardly}}. Cognate with {{cog, sco, ergh}}, argh, arch, erf, , timid; reluctant; unwilling. {{doublet, en, eerie}}.Adjective
(dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) timid; cowardlyAlternative forms
(Early ME) {{alter, enm, arȝe, arȝ, arowȝe, areȝ, earh}} {{alter, enm, arwe, arg, arghe, arewe}}Etymology
From {{inh, enm, ang, earg}}, from {{inh, enm, gem-pro, *argaz}}.Is Argh a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
NO
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
NO
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
8
Words with Friends
8
The word Argh is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends