Pshaw
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpʃɔː/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Pshaw is an interjection meaning Indicating disapproval, scoffery, irritation, impatience or disbelief.
Meaning
Indicating disapproval, scoffery, irritation, impatience or disbelief.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To express disgust or contempt by saying "pshaw".
Example Sentences
Pshaw! I can't believe it!
'Pshaw!' Ralph muttered, forcing a laugh.
Pshaw! And monkeys might fly out of my butt.
"Pshaw! Why do ye bother yourself wid texts, man, about so small a matter?" interrupted the landlady
Word Forms
- pshah
- psha
- pshaws
- pshawing
- pshawed
Synonyms for pshaw
Depending on context, synonyms include pht, psh, pshh, phht, pssh, pssht.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pish, poopoo, puff, snort, pooh-pooh, poohpooh.
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