PUGH

Interjection

pugh

(archaic) Alternative form of pooh: an expression of contempt, disgust, etc.

Synonyms

• (expressing contempt): feh, pht, pish, poh, pshaw; see also bah

• (expressing disgust): bleah, eww, ick, uck; see also yuck

Etymology

Proper noun

Pugh

A surname.

Source: Wiktionary


Pugh, interj.

Definition: Pshaw! pish! -- a word used in contempt or disdain.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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