pish.
Expressing disdain.
Meaning & usage
Expressing disdain.
Where this word comes from
Expressive; perhaps partly from Scots pish (“piss”).
A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.
Synonym of pish posh (“nonsense, poppycock”).
Where this word comes from
Expressive; perhaps partly from Scots pish (“piss”).
To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").
To express contempt.
Where this word comes from
Expressive; perhaps partly from Scots pish (“piss”).
Of poor quality; very bad.
Where this word comes from
Expressive; perhaps partly from Scots pish (“piss”).
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