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aarrgh

interj.
B1 Intermediate aar·rgh

interj. a sound you make to show you are very frustrated, annoyed, or in pain. It is often used in writing to show that someone is screaming or losing their patience.

interj. an exclamation used to express intense frustration, annoyance, or physical distress. Frequently used in informal written contexts, such as comics or digital messaging, to represent a guttural cry.


SIMPLE

Aarrgh, I forgot my keys again.

CONTEXTUAL

Aarrgh, this computer is so slow that I cannot finish my work on time.

COMPLEX

The protagonist let out a long, frustrated aarrgh as the final piece of the puzzle fell into the drain, leaving the mystery unsolved.

Usage

Often spelled with varying numbers of 'a's or 'r's to indicate the length or intensity of the sound.

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