whew.
An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
Meaning & usage
An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
(from strenuous labour) Whew! That box weighs a ton!
(from intense concern) Whew! Thank goodness youʼre safe! I thought something terrible had happened to you!
An expression of amazement or surprise.
To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.
To bustle about.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.