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Phut

//fʌt// intj, noun, verb

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    A representation of the sound resembling the release of a blast of steam or exhaust gas; a representation of the sound of a fast but small puff of wind.

    ""Phut." Something whipped into the ground beside him and there was a pinpoint flash from the cabin. "B-o-i-n-g-g-g." There was another flash and the bullet hit the rail and whined off into the night."

Noun
  1. 1
    The sound made by a sudden release of steam or gas; the sound of a fast but small puff of wind.

    "Even an expensive cracker can go off with a phut, not a bang, and burst to reveal one paper hat, one tired motto and a piece of plastic jewellery."

  2. 2
    A Polish type of syrup made of sugar beet juice. uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To produce such a sound.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Onomatopoeic.

Etymology 2

Onomatopoeic.

Etymology 3

Onomatopoeic.

Etymology 4

From Polish fiut / Polish fjut, ultimately of onomatopoeic origin.

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