Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • interjection Used to express disgust, disbelief, or contempt.

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  • interjection An expression of disgust, rejection, or disappointment.

Etymologies

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Probably from Yiddish, from German pfui, influenced by phoo

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