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Expressing PainPlay
Used when feeling sudden pain, to articulate an immediate reaction. SlideOuch! That bee sting hurts.
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Minor AccidentsPlay
Commonly used after small mishaps like stubbing a toe or a paper cut. SlideOuch! I just stubbed my toe on the door.
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Sympathetic ResponsePlay
People say 'ouch' to show empathy towards someone else's pain. SlideOuch, that looked like it hurt when she fell.