ooch
A small amount by which something has changed or movedA small amount by which something has changed or moved.
Meaning
4 senses(informal)A small amount by which something has changed or moved.
(figuratively, informal)A small change or small amount of progress.
(informal)An act of propelling a boat or sailboard forward by rocking one's body.
(informal)Something that causes discomfort or pain; an ouch.
Origin
The verb is possibly a variant of scooch or scoot, or an onomatopoeia representing the movThe verb is possibly a variant of scooch or scoot, or an onomatopoeia representing the movement. The noun is possibly derived from the verb.
The interjection and noun are probably variants of ouch. The verb is probably derived from the interjection, or also from ouch (verb).
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