Definitions For Argh

Adverb

amazedly; with a feeling of wonder.

References

{{R:MED Online, entry=argh (adv.) , id=MED2202 , accessdate=2018-05-23}}

Adjective

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

{{l, enm, arghly}} {{l, enm, arghnes}} {{l, enm, arȝen}}, {{l, enm, arghen}}

Descendants

{{desc, sco, ergh}}, {{l, sco, erfe}}, {{l, sco, erf}} {{desc, en, argh}} {{q, dialectal}}

References

{{R:MED Online, entry=argh (adj.) , id=MED2201 , accessdate=2018-05-23}}

Etymology 1

In imitation of a cry. Used since at least the 18th century.{{R:OCD2, page=1}}

Pronunciation

/ɑɹː/, /ɑɹɡ/ growled /ɹ/ (♪: ╰— ) (audio stream unavailable)

Interjection

{{en-interj}} (onomatopoeia) {{non-gloss definition, Expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration.}} : {{ux, en, Argh! Itʼs already 7:15! Weʼre never gonna make it!}}

Translations

Finnish: ääh, äsh, äh French: argh, m German: ohh Japanese: うわー (uwā), ぎゃー (gyā) Persian: اَه, tr=áhh, sc=fa-Arab Portuguese: argh Russian: ррр, ё

Usage notes

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

See also

blech

Etymology 2

From Middle English argh, from {{inh, en, ang, earg, , inert; weak; timid; cowardly}}. Cognate with {{cog, sco, ergh}}, argh, arch, erf, , timid; reluctant; unwilling. {{doublet, en, eerie}}.

Adjective

(dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) timid; cowardly

Alternative forms

(Early ME) {{alter, enm, arȝe, arȝ, arowȝe, areȝ, earh}} {{alter, enm, arwe, arg, arghe, arewe}}

Etymology

From {{inh, enm, ang, earg}}, from {{inh, enm, gem-pro, *argaz}}.