“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
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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