phooey
interjection
phoo·ey
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Definition of phooey
—used to express repudiation or disgust
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“Phooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phooey. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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phooey
interjection
English 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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