ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Phew

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /fjuː/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Phew is an interjection meaning Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.

Meaning

Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.

More Meanings

  1. Used to show disgust.

Example Sentences

Phew, it stinks in here!
Phew, that took a long time to cook!

Synonyms for phew

Depending on context, synonyms include whew, yuck.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include oof, ooh, ugh, whew, yippee, haha.

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