Examples

2 sentences

  1. Phooey on the math test!

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  2. Phooey. I'm late again.

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Meaning

1 senses

  1. An expression of disgust, rejection, or disappointment.

Origin

Probably from Yiddish פֿוי (foy), from German pfui, influenced by phoo.

Probably from Yiddish פֿוי (foy), from German pfui, influenced by phoo.

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Forms

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
phonologyphonyphosphatephosphorusphotoA1

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