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Old 11-23-2003, 12:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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The word "Ow" - English or universal?
I must have too much time on my hands.......


....... but is "Ow!" an English response to pain or is it "universal?

If you stub your toe in China what do you say?

Saudia Arabia?

France?

Mexico?

Japan?

Just curious.

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France; 'Zut Alors', if a polite child, or 'Merde' for everyone else

And I can't remember the last time I said 'Ow'... S***, however!
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It's been a while since I used something as tame as "ow", but I'm not sure about other nationalities.
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Yes, sugar honey iced tea seems to have replaced "ow" in recent months
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I still use Ow or Ouch in front of my boys,

Other words later!

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Oh the joys of not having kids! Holding back when hitting my hand with a hammer would not be a strong point for me!
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LOL @ tmx!

If you ever want to 'borrow' some..............

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I've had enough of friends and relatives saying how good I am with little 'uns. Drives me crazy!

Your welcome to your own!
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