What Does EWW Mean in a Text?
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EWW is an exclamation of disgust.More Detail...
The word eww (pronounced "err" or "egh") is an interjection used as an exclamation of disgust. It is synonymous with the word "gross." For example:- Tom: After mating, the female spider eats the male.
- Harriet: EWW!
- Carly: I would date him if he had a shower and a shave.
- Gail: EWW! I wouldn't go near him if he had a shower, a shave and a Porsche!
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When I write EWW, I mean this:
EWW is an interjection used to express disgust.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:EWW | |
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Definition: | Exclamation of Disgust |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at EWW
EWW is an interjection. An interjection is not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence. It is included in a sentence (usually at the start) to express a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm. In formal writing, interjections are offset from the surrounding words with commas. For example:- EWW, that's disgusting!
- EWW, I would never do that!
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "That's gross!" instead of using EWW.Example of EWW Used in a Text
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