# aargh

/ˈɑɹɡ/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Interjection

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/aargh
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often written with multiple 'a's or 'h's to show how long the sound lasts.

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