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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
phooey en · INTJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈfʊi/
- /ˈfuːi/
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Probably from Yiddish פֿוי (foy), from German pfui, influenced by phoo.
Meanings
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An expression of disgust, rejection, or disappointment.
Forms
phooey en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfʊi/
- /ˈfuːi/
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Probably from Yiddish פֿוי (foy), from German pfui, influenced by phoo.
Meanings
-
(informal, uncountable) hooey; nonsense
Forms
Synonyms
ugh · yuck · rubbish