Definition of "ouch" in English

interjection

1. An expression of one's own physical pain.

   • Ouch! You stepped on my toe! That hurt!

2. An expression in sympathy at another's pain.

   • Ouch! Her sunburn looks awful.

3. A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).

   • Ouch. How could you say that?

4. An expression of disappointment.

   • Ouch, I really wanted to do that.

5. (slang) Expressing surprise at the high price of something.

   • Ouch, one hundred thousand dollars for a car! I could never afford that!

noun

1. (informal) Something that causes discomfort or pain.

verb

1. (intransitive) To exclaim "ouch!" in discomfort or pain.

noun

1. Alternative form of ouche.