ew Meaning & Definition
What Does Ew Mean?
Ew is used as an interjection meaning Expression of disgust or nausea. As a verb, it means To express disgust (at someone or something) by saying ew. As a noun, it means Obsolete spelling of yew.
Ew at a Glance
| Part of speech | interjection, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈiː.uː// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | electronic warfare |
| Verb forms | ews, ewwing, ewwed |
Ew Definition (Interjection)
- Expression of disgust or nausea.
Ew! There’s a fly in my soup.
Ew as a Verb
- To express disgust (at someone or something) by saying ew.
Ew as a Noun
- Obsolete spelling of yew.
Synonyms of Ew
Ew synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ew
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ew in a Sentence
Ew! There’s a fly in my soup.
Ew! This peanut butter tastes disgusting!
Word Forms & Grammar
ew
ew (third-person singular simple present ews, present participle ewwing, simple past and past participle ewwed)
Origin of Ew
Origin 1: Onomatopoeic, ideophonic. Compare oh, ugh.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronouncing Ew
You say ew as //ˈiː.uː//. It has 1 syllable.
Ew: Your Questions Answered
Is ew an interjection or a verb?
Ew is mainly used as an interjection, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for ew?
You can replace ew with words such as electronic warfare. See the full list of ew synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of ew?
The past tense of ew is ewwed. The present participle is ewwing.