pugh

1 of 2

interjection

a strongly articulated p-sound sometimes trilled & sometimes with a vowel sound following;

usually read as ˈpü

—used to express disgust or disdain

pugh

2 of 2

noun

ˈpyü

plural -s

: pew entry 5

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

imitative of the sniff of disdain caused by a bad smell

Noun

by alteration

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Rhymes for pugh

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew