Poh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Poh is an interjection meaning (Singapore, colloquial, drink ordering) Alternative spelling of po (“diluted”).
Meaning
(Singapore, colloquial, drink ordering) Alternative spelling of po (“diluted”).
More Meanings
- (dated) Indicating that something is trivial and not worth consideration.
- (dated) Expressing disagreement or irritation
- (dated) Expressing disgust or repulsion.
Example Sentences
"Poh, poh! it's a mere trifle, I repeat," Tibbits rejoined.
"Oh poh!" said Benny. "When I grow up, I'm goin' to have a span!"
Poh, it's from your sister at Lyons, and contains good news: read it.
Oh, poh! they might have been counted some how or other, unless indeed they were so numerous as to require all our people to stand sentinel round them.
Synonyms for poh
Depending on context, synonyms include pht, feh, meh, pooh, pshaw, pish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perhydroxide, potassa, hydroxyl, oxohydroxide, hydroperoxyl, nonahydroxy.
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