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Phooey

//ˈfuːi// intj, noun, slang

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    An expression of disgust, rejection, or disappointment.
Noun
  1. 1
    hooey; nonsense informal, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

Probably from Yiddish פֿוי (foy), from German pfui, influenced by phoo.

Etymology 2

Probably from Yiddish פֿוי (foy), from German pfui, influenced by phoo.

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