Pfui

intj

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Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    an exclamation indicating disagreement or rejection of an argument; contempt

    "'Pfui!' The captain spat. 'I've never met such a dumb sailor as you. So where do you think the old moon goes?'"

Example

More examples

"'Pfui!' The captain spat. 'I've never met such a dumb sailor as you. So where do you think the old moon goes?'"

Etymology

From German pfui, also the source of phooey.

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