fie

Meanings

• Interjection

  An interjection expressing contempt, disdain, or scorn.

  - "I can't believe you forgot my birthday again! Fie!"
  - "The arrogant CEO dismissed the employees' concerns with a mere 'Fie'."

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Pronunciation

1. /faɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98360764"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fie
pie , spy , lie

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Variants

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fie

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Etymology

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Originally an expression of disgust or contempt in Old English and Middle English. The exact origin is uncertain, but it may be related to the Old Norse word 'fe,' meaning 'to scorn' or 'disdain.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'Fie' is often used in the title of works of literature, such as 'Fie! A Modern Burlesque' by George M. Cohan and 'Fie! A Musical Fable' by Tom Stoppard.

2. In the early 20th century, 'Fie' was used as a brand name for a line of women's undergarments.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interjection: A type of word that expresses strong emotions or reactions, used in place of a verb, adjective, or other parts of speech.

2. Contempt: A strong feeling of disrespect or disdain for someone or something.

3. Disdain: A feeling of contempt or scorn towards someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fie' is often used to convey strong emotions of disdain or contempt. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night,' the character Malvolio is famously mocked with the line, 'Sir Toby: Fie, fie! thou art a fool!'

How to Memorize "fie"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of the letter 'F' when you see or hear the word 'Fie.' Imagine making a disapproving face or shaking your head in disgust.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Fie' with strong emotions of disdain or contempt. Think of a time when you felt strongly disapproving of someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'Fie' with the word 'Disgust.' Remember, 'Fie' starts with the letter 'F,' and 'Disgust' starts with the letter 'D.'

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