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poohs

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Main Entry:
pooh–pooh Listen to the pronunciation of pooh–pooh
Pronunciation:
\ˈpü-(ˌ)pü, pü-ˈ\
Variant(s):
also pooh Listen to the pronunciation of pooh \ˈpü\
Function:
verb
Etymology:
pooh
Date:
1827
intransitive verb : to express contempt or impatience transitive verb : to express contempt for or make light of : play down, dismiss
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