faugh

interjection

a strong p- sound or lip trill;

often read as

Synonyms of faugh next

next

—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

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The first known use of faugh was in 1542

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“Faugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faugh. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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