"ough" meaning in English

See ough in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} ough
  1. The sound of a grunt or groan or cough. Related terms: ouch, oof
    Sense id: en-ough-en-intj-TloM1RJC

Download JSON data for ough meaning in English (0.9kB)

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