
expressions - How to spell 'ewww' as in 'ewww ahhh' - English …
"Ewww" is just an elongated form of "ew": Expression of disgust or nausea. “Ew! There’s a fly in my soup.” As for pronunciation, there is a subtle difference between the two. "Ooo" and "oooh" are pronounced like the vowel sound in "tool" or "fool". "Eww" sounds more like the vowel sound in "cute" with has an "ee+oo" diphthong.
etymology - Eww! Has it crossed the pond yet? - English Language ...
The "ewww" thing seemed to come into popularity in the 1980s with the emergence of Valley Girl-speak (California, US). Jimmy Fallon (US late night talk show host) recently reprised this era with a skit of a pretend talk show called "EWWW": youtu.be/sIhU3mQTp1U you're sure to get your fill of "ewww" here! lol! –
Difference between "OK" and "okay" - English Language & Usage …
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Is it “P.U.” or “pew” (regarding stinky things)?
May 5, 2017 · pugh interjection \a strongly articulated p-sound sometimes trilled & sometimes with a vowel sound following; usually read as ˈpü\ Definition of pugh —used to express disgust or disdain
What does "P.U." (in reference to stinkiness) stand for?
"What does {holding nose} P.U. mean?" my son asked me tonight. I told him I didn't know, and he laughed and said "It means stinky, Mommy!" Very funny and well said, but it left me wondering. A ...
Understanding "as of", "as at", and "as from"
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"Vendor" vs. "vender" in Standard American English
Oct 1, 2016 · I too, believe that the expression of the word vender is more to the noun person,rather than place or thing and the word vendor more Latin in its origin ,for its same meaning , however there is possession in it for place or thing .I could see how you can say vender is person and vendor as thing or place! just saying!!!