English word origin

Etymology of ug

From Middle English ugge, from Old Norse uggr (“fear, apprehension, dread”), related to Old Norse ógn (“terror, threat, dispute”) and agi (“terror, strife, fear, punishment”). More at awe.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A feeling of fear, horror or disgust. · An object of disgust. · Vomited matter. · A surfeit.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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Inherited-form mentionuggeenm
Derivation mentionuggrnon
Cognate mentionógnnon

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To dread, loathe or disgust. · To fear, be horrified; shudder with horror. · To vomit. · To give a surfeit to.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English uggen, from Old Norse ugga (“to fear”), see above.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

The pectoral fin of a fish.

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From Icelandic uggi (“fin”).

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Source etymology 4

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adj

Belonging to or characteristic of the underground subliminal community.

noun

Underground; specifically referring to the UGSC (Underground Subliminal Community) or content that is intentionally harmful, lethal, or intended to bypass platform filters.

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Initialism of underground.

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