# argh

/ˈɑɹɡ/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Interjection

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/argh
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a sound you make when you are very frustrated or annoyed. It is a short way to say 'argh' to show you are upset.

For teachers: an exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, or mild pain. It is a clipped form of 'argh' and is primarily used in informal spoken contexts.

## Examples

- Argh, I can't find my keys anywhere.
- Argh, this computer is so slow that I can't finish my work on time.
- He let out a low argh as he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home, effectively ruining his plans for the evening.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.