ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɪʃ/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Pish is an interjection meaning Expressing disdain.

Meaning

Expressing disdain.

More Meanings

  1. A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.
  2. Synonym of pish posh (“nonsense, poppycock”).
  3. To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").
  4. To express contempt.
  5. (vulgar, colloquial, chiefly Scotland) Of poor quality; very bad.

Example Sentences

Piſh for thee, Iſland dogge: thou prickeard cur of Iſland.
Bein a lesbo is pish. A tell a girl shes bangin nd ye get "comin from u👸🏼" lit nah am no sayin tht tae be yer pal am sayin it tae shag ye x

Word Forms

Synonyms for pish

Depending on context, synonyms include pht, feh, meh, pooh, pshaw, bah.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tush, siss, whish, pipe, cheep, chirp.

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