pshaw

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pshaw

  • /ˈʃɔː/
  • /ˈpʃɔː/

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A natural expressive noise of rejection. First attested in the late 17th century.

interjection psshaw · pshah · psha

  1. Indicating contempt, disgust, irritation, impatience, or disbelief. Pshaw! I can't believe it!

verb pshaws · pshawing · pshawed · psshaw · pshah

  1. intransitive To express disgust or contempt by saying “pshaw”.

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