PSHAWING

Verb

pshawing

present participle of pshaw

Source: Wiktionary


PSHAW

Pshaw, interj. Etym: [Of imitative origin.]

Definition: Pish! pooch! -- an exclamation used as an expression of contempt, disdain, dislike, etc. [Written also psha.]

Pshaw, v. i.

Definition: To express disgust or contemptuous disapprobation, as by the exclamation " Pshaw!" The goodman used regularly to frown and pshaw wherever this topic was touched upon. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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