pshaw
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pshaw
- /ˈʃɔː/
- /ˈpʃɔː/
Rhymes with -ɔː
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A natural expressive noise of rejection. First attested in the late 17th century.
interjection psshaw · pshah · psha
- Indicating contempt, disgust, irritation, impatience, or disbelief. Pshaw! I can't believe it!
verb pshaws · pshawing · pshawed · psshaw · pshah
- To express disgust or contempt by saying “pshaw”.