First Known Use: 1865
Dictionary
ow
interjection \ˈau̇, ˈü\
—used to express sudden pain
Full Definition of OW
—used especially to express sudden pain
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Origin of OW
from ow, interjection expressing surprise, from Middle English
OW
abbreviation
Definition of OW
one-way
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