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Ugh vs Phew - What's the difference?

ugh | phew |

As interjections the difference between ugh and phew

is that ugh is used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance while phew is used to show relief, fatigue, surprise, or disgust.

ugh

English

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance.
    • Ugh ! The bread in the pantry has gone moldy.

    See also

    * bah * ew * yuck * yech

    Anagrams

    * ----

    phew

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Used to show relief, fatigue, surprise, or disgust.
  • * Phew , that took a long time to define!

    • See also

    * whew *