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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“Phew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phew. Accessed 2 Nov. 2022.
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The first known use of phew was in 1604
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