usch

Swedish

Etymology

Of imitative origin, similar to other interjections like äsch, husch, isch, uschiamej, uschianemej.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɵɧː/, [ɵʂː], [ɵɧ𝆑ʷː], [ɵxː]
  • Rhymes: -ɵɧ

Interjection

usch

  1. ugh, yuck; expresses disgust
    Nej! Usch! Jag hatar lök. ― No! Yuck! I hate onions.
  2. ooh, oh; expresses fear or discomfort
    Usch då, det ska bli kallt imorgon. ― Uff da, it's going to be cold tomorrow.

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