Phooey

//ˈfuːi// intj, noun, slang

intj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

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

Synonyms

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Etymology

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

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