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

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

imitative of the sniff of disdain caused by a bad smell

Noun

by alteration

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“Pugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pugh. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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