phew
interjection
a voiceless bilabial fricative usually followed by a voiceless (y)ü,
or sound ᵫ;
often read as
ˈf(y)ü 
1
—used to express relief or fatigue
2
—used to express disgust at or as if at an unpleasant odor
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“Phew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phew. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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