Arr vs Argh - What's the difference?
arr | argh |
(UK, West Country, West Midlands) Yes
* 2004 , Peter Walsh, How to Organize (Just About) Everything
* 2007 , Howard A Norman, Devotion
* 2008 , Gwen Lepkowski, Cross-Country Treasure Hunt (and the Mystery That Followed)?
(UK, West Country, West Midlands) Yes
English onomatopoeias
As interjections the difference between arr and argh
is that arr is yes while argh is Expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration.As a noun arr
is abbreviation of lang=en.As a particle arr
is yes.arr
English
Etymology 1
Noun
Etymology 2
Possibly from aye.Alternative forms
* arInterjection
(en interjection)- Arr , matey! Tis a dangerous life, the sea — full of giant beasts, raging storms and wayward ships bobbing around like steel icebergs.
- He did an imitation of a pirate: "Arr , Arr, Arr, me buckos."
- Suddenly a pirate voice said, "Arr , Arr, Arr. Are you looking for me gold?" Josh looked startled and Will began to laugh.