phew

interjection

\ a voiceless bilabial fricative usually followed by a voiceless (y)ü or ᵫ sound; often read as ˈf(y)ü

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Definition of phew

1 —used to express relief or fatigue

2 —used to express disgust at or as if at an unpleasant odor

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Synonyms

faugh, fie, phooey, rats, ugh, yech (or yecch), yuck (also yuk)

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The first known use of phew was in 1604

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phew

interjection

English Language Learners Definition of phew

—used to show that you are relieved, tired, hot, or disgusted

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