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pooh-pooh

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Main Entry: pooh–pooh

Pronunciation: \ˈpü-(ˌ)pü, pü-ˈ\

Variant(s): also pooh \ˈpü\

Function: verb

Etymology: pooh

Date: 1827

intransitive verb : to express contempt or impatiencetransitive verb : to express contempt for or make light of : play down, dismiss

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