pshaw

Meanings

• Interjection

  A dismissive expression of contempt or disdain.

  - "He scoffed at her suggestion with a pshaw."
  - "She gave a pshaw when he suggested they watch a romantic comedy."

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Pronunciation

1. /pʃɔː/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bah , feh , phht , pht , pish , poh , pooh , pshh , pshht , psht , pssh , pssht , c'mon , poppycock

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Variants

List of all variants of pshaw that leads to same result
pshaw

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally an expression of disbelief or scorn in Scottish Gaelic, psaw or pshaw was later adopted into English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pshaw' is often used interchangeably with the word 'scoff'

2. In some dialects, the word 'pshaw' is pronounced as 'psh' or 'pss'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dismissive: Relating to or expressing a feeling of disdain or contempt.

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Culture

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In literature, pshaw is often used to convey a sense of dismissiveness or disbelief. It has been used in various forms of art and music to express contempt or disdain.

How to Memorize "pshaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a dismissive gesture with your hand, as if to wave away an idea or suggestion, while saying the word 'pshaw'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pshaw' with a dismissive or disdainful attitude.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sound of the word 'pshaw' and associating it with the idea of dismissing or disbelieving something.

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