as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
pshaw! anyone else could have done that job in half the time that it took her
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Interjection
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In 2021, the former TV journalist accompanied her partner to business meetings with world leaders, a speech at his space company Blue Origin, and a charitable gala. 2022: Movie premieres, commencements, oh my!—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 June 2025 -
And, as Alex DeLarge soon discovers, oh my brothers and only friends, conformity may be as dangerous as the chaos.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
Interjection
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Google Users Express Anger Over Data Loss Well, gee, thanks Google.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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And gee if there were only a very effective way of preventing the measles.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Interjection
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But, hey, maybe check out your local Toyota dealer just for funsies.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Like Past Lives, Celine Song’s romance is far more practical than your standard rom-com, but hey, we’re intrigued.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
16 June 2025
Interjection
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The robot faded more and more, just like the memory of my ex—ha!—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
1 June 2025
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Su trabajo ha sido reconocido con premios de Florida Society of News Editors y Society for Profesional Journalists.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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“Pshaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pshaw. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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