phooey

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English

Etymology

Probably from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Yiddish, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] German pfui, influenced by phoo.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -uːi

Interjection

phooey

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

Noun

phooey (uncountable)

  1. (slang) hooey; nonsense
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