English [ edit ]

Etymology 1 [ edit ]

In imitation of a cry. Used since at least the 18th century.[1]

Pronunciation [ edit ]

IPA (key) : /ɑɹː/ , /ɑɹɡ/ growled /ɹ/ (♪: ╰— )

: , (♪: ) Audio (CA)

Interjection [ edit ]

argh

( onomatopoeia ) dismay, Expressing annoyance embarrassment or frustration Argh! Itʼs already 7:15! Weʼre never gonna make it!

Translations [ edit ]

expression of annoyance Finnish: ääh (fi) äsh (fi) äh (fi)

French: argh (fr) m

German: ohh Japanese: うわー ( uwā ) , ぎゃー ( gyā )

, Persian: اَه (fa) ( áhh )

Portuguese: argh

Russian: ррр ( rrr ) , ё (ru) ( jo )

Usage notes [ edit ]

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

See also [ edit ]

Etymology 2 [ edit ]

From Middle English argh, from Old English earg (“inert; weak; timid; cowardly”). Cognate with Scots ergh, argh, arch, erf (“timid; reluctant; unwilling”). Doublet of eerie.

Adjective [ edit ]

argh (comparative more argh, superlative most argh)

References [ edit ]

^ The Oxford College Dictionary , 2nd edition, New York, N.Y.: Spark Publishing, 2002, →ISBN , page 1. “argh” in Christine A. Lindberg, editor,, 2nd edition, New York, N.Y.: Spark Publishing, 2002,, page 1.

Middle English [ edit ]

Alternative forms [ edit ]

( Early ME ) arȝe arȝ arowȝe areȝ earh

arwe arg arghe arewe

Etymology [ edit ]

From Old English earg, from Proto-Germanic *argaz.

Pronunciation [ edit ]

Adjective [ edit ]

argh

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 [ edit ]

Descendants [ edit ]

English: argh ( dialectal )

Scots: ergh , erfe erf

References [ edit ]

Adverb [ edit ]

argh

amazedly; with a feeling of wonder.

References [ edit ]

Portuguese [ edit ]

Interjection [ edit ]

argh