pish

interjection

Definition of pishnext
as in pooh

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  1. ah
  2. bah
Interjection
  • This time, the K-pop group is in league with the British Museum in London, where visitors can see a showcase of artworks in the institution’s Korea Foundation Gallery, chosen in collaboration with curator Sang-ah Kim.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
  • Lyrics celebrate the wide open sea, pirate lore, alcohol, and treasure — ah, the good old days!
    — Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 2 June 2026
Definition of ah
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  • Saturday had a chance to be a season-salvaging win, and then … bah.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • As usual, the Blue Moon employees are rowdy and ready to party; their festive spirits are doused with bah humbug reality when Maddie demands everyone work over the holiday.
    — Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bah
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“Pish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pish. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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