pooh

1 of 2

interjection

ˈpü How to pronounce pooh (audio)
ˈpu̇
—used to express contempt or disapproval

pooh

2 of 2

verb

ˈpü How to pronounce pooh (audio)

less common variant of pooh-pooh

intransitive verb

: to express contempt or impatience

transitive verb

: to express contempt for or make light of : play down, dismiss
pooh-poohed my concerns

Word History

First Known Use

Interjection

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pooh was in 1600

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“Pooh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pooh. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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pooh

interjection
ˈpü How to pronounce pooh (audio)
ˈpu̇
—used to express disapproval
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