Eww

Pronunciation: /juː/

Definitions of eww

noun a feeling or expression of disgust

Example Sentences

A1 Eww is a word people use when they find something disgusting.

A2 My little sister always says 'eww' when she sees bugs.

B1 The smell coming from the garbage can made me say 'eww'.

B2 Eww, I can't believe you ate that expired food.

C1 The sight of the moldy bread made me exclaim 'eww' in disgust.

C2 As a connoisseur of fine dining, she wrinkled her nose and said 'eww' at the mention of fast food.

interjection used to express disgust or revulsion

Example Sentences

A1 Eww, I don't like spinach.

A2 Eww, what's that awful smell?

B1 Eww, I can't believe you're eating that.

B2 Eww, did you see what she's wearing?

C1 Eww, I can't stand the taste of olives.

C2 Eww, that movie was so gross.

Examples of eww in a Sentence

formal The sight of the decaying food in the garbage can made me say 'eww'.

informal Eww, that movie was so gross!

slang Eww, that outfit is so not cute.

figurative The idea of having to work on a weekend is just eww.

Grammatical Forms of eww

• past tense: ewwed
• plural: ewws
• comparative: ewwer
• superlative: ewwest
• present tense: ewws
• future tense: will eww
• perfect tense: have ewwed
• continuous tense: is ewwing
• singular: eww
• positive degree: eww
• infinitive: to eww
• gerund: ewwing
• participle: ewwed

Origin and Evolution of eww

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'eww' is believed to have originated as an expression of disgust or repulsion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'eww' has become a commonly used interjection to express disgust or distaste. It is often used in informal settings to convey a strong negative reaction to something unpleasant.