phooey
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phoo·ey | \ ˈfü-ē 
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\Definition of phooey
—used to express repudiation or disgust
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phooey
interjectionEnglish Language Learners Definition of phooey
chiefly US, informal + humorous —used to express disbelief, disappointment, or a strong dislike for something
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The first known use of phooey was in 1919
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