Word
aargh
/ˈɑɹɡ/
Definition
interj. a sound you make to show you are very frustrated, annoyed, or in pain. You usually write this in a text or a comic when something goes wrong.
interj. an exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, or physical distress. Primarily found in informal written contexts such as digital communication or graphic novels to represent a guttural cry.
Examples
“Aargh, I forgot my keys again.”
“Aargh, this computer is so slow today and I have a deadline in ten minutes.”
“The protagonist lets out a silent aargh in the final panel, perfectly capturing the cumulative frustration of a day where every minor plan has gone awry.”
Examples
simple
“Aargh, I forgot my keys again.”
contextual
“Aargh, this computer is so slow today and I have a deadline in ten minutes.”
complex
“The protagonist lets out a silent aargh in the final panel, perfectly capturing the cumulative frustration of a day where every minor plan has gone awry.”
Usage
Often written with multiple 'a's or 'h's to show how long the sound lasts.
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