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pshaw.

Indicating contempt, disgust, irritation, impatience, or disbelief.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

intj/ˈʃɔː//ˈpʃɔː/
  1. Indicating contempt, disgust, irritation, impatience, or disbelief.

    Pshaw! I can't believe it!
Where this word comes from

A natural expressive noise of rejection. First attested in the late 17th century.

verb/ˈʃɔː//ˈpʃɔː/
  1. To express disgust or contempt by saying “pshaw”.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

A natural expressive noise of rejection. First attested in the late 17th century.

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