"yeow" meaning in English

See yeow in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Rhymes: -aʊ Etymology: Imitative; compare ow, yowch, etc. Etymology templates: {{m|en|ow}} ow, {{m|en|yowch}} yowch Head templates: {{en-interj}} yeow
  1. Expressing sudden pain or startlement. Synonyms: yeouch, yeowch, yeowtch
    Sense id: en-yeow-en-intj-cKNKGEwD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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