faugh

interjection

 a strong  sound or lip trill p-;
often read as
ˈfȯ(ḵ) How to pronounce faugh (audio)
used to express contempt, disgust, or abhorrence

Examples of faugh in a Sentence

faugh! I will not tolerate such ill-mannered behavior in my house!

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of faugh was in 1542

Dictionary Entries Near faugh

Cite this Entry

“Faugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faugh. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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