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phooey

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interjection phoo·ey \ˈfü-ē\

Definition of phooey

  1. —used to express repudiation or disgust

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Examples of phooey in a Sentence

  1. phooey, I can't believe we did so poorly in the rankings of the best places to live

First Known Use of phooey

1919

phooey Synonyms

Synonyms
faugh, fie, phew, yuck, rats, ugh, yech (or yecch)
Related Words
ah, bah, boo, humph, pish, pooh, pshaw, sheesh, tush, tut, tut-tut; alack, alas, woe
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PHOOEY Defined for English Language Learners

phooey

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Definition of phooey for English Language Learners

  • —used to express disbelief, disappointment, or a strong dislike for something

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