Pah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pæ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Pah is an interjection meaning Used to express distaste, disgust or outrage.
Meaning
Used to express distaste, disgust or outrage.
More Meanings
- Dated form of pa (“Maori fort”).
Example Sentences
Limpet ejaculated "Pah!" like a man bitterly tired of life.
Fie! fie! fie! pah! pah! Give me an ounce of civet, good apothecary, to sweeten my imagination.
She was rarely suffered out of their sight; never went beyond the domains of the castle, unless well attended, or, rather, well watched; had continual lectures read to her about strict decorum and implicit obedience; and, as to the men—pah! she was taught to hold them at such distance and distrust that, unless properly authorized, she would not have cast a glance upon the handsomest cavalier in the world—no, not if he were even dying at her feet.
Word Forms
- pahs
Synonyms for pah
Depending on context, synonyms include yuck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nox, pak, eta, oom, dap, hap.
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