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foh

foh

1 9.9
A short sound to show disbelief or dislike
  • interjection
  • /foʊ/
  • Slang
: ¡bah!
  • When he heard the excuse, he just shook his head and said, "Foh! That's not going to work."

Examples

  • Foh!

    Hamlet (1990)

  • "Foh!" exclaimed my friend, rolling his eyes in disbelief at the ridiculous suggestion.

  • No, they need to add FOH, fuck out of here.

  • "Foh!" she scoffed, dismissing the claim as absurd and unworthy of her attention.

Synonyms

bah
vsfoh
  • Informal
60 9.3

A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something

is more playful slang for the same feeling among speakers
pfft
vsfoh
  • Informal
20 9.9

A short sound showing disbelief or lack of interest

leans more toward blunt contempt rather than mere boredom
buh
vsfoh
  • Offensive
17 9.9

A quick sound you make to show you do not like or take someone seriously

is similarly dismissive but also used for short disbelief
hmph
vsfoh
  • Informal
14 9.9

A short spoken sound that shows annoyance, doubt, or mild dislike

is stronger, often adding clear contempt or ridicule
hah
vsfoh
  • Informal
12 8.9

A quick sound that shows scorn or disbelief

is similar but used more casually and in modern slang
to pooh
vsfoh
  • Informal
11 9.8

To show mild dislike by making a short sound or gesture

is stronger, showing blunt contempt or disbelief rather than mild dismissal
foo
vsfoh
  • Informal
11 9.9

A short word said to show you do not respect something

is the same informal rejection but also signals disbelief often
tch
vsfoh
  • Informal
10 9.9

A short sound people make to show annoyance or mild disapproval

is stronger, expressing direct contempt and disbelief rather than impatience
bleh
vsfoh
  • Informal
10 9.7

A short sound to show dislike or boredom

is more actively contemptuous and dismissive rather than merely bored
fie
vsfoh
  • Archaic
8 9.9

An old exclamation showing strong disapproval or disgust

is informal and casual rather than archaic or formal
SMH
vsfoh
  • Slang
5 9.8

An online message that shows you shake your head because you are disappointed or do not agree

is a spoken informal exclamation used face to face for contempt
pah
vsfoh
  • Informal
5 9.9

A short sound used to show disgust, disbelief, or dismissal

is similar but more slangy and often used sarcastically
pish
vsfoh
  • Archaic
5 9.9

An old exclamation showing disbelief or contempt

is the modern informal reaction used in everyday speech
psh
vsfoh
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short sound showing annoyance or disbelief

is similar but can feel more dismissive and contemptuous
humph
vsfoh
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short sound showing doubt or annoyance

is the more slangy, contempt-filled reaction rather than mild doubt
yech
vsfoh
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short word people say to show disgust

is more about contempt and dismissive disbelief rather than disgust
ewww
vsfoh
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short sound showing disgust at something gross

expresses contempt and disbelief rather than physical disgust
pffft
vsfoh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound that shows disbelief or no interest

is similar but often feels more forceful or contemptuous
harrumph
vsfoh
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval

is more direct slang used to show disbelief and scorn
phoo
vsfoh
  • UK
1 9.9

A short word said to show mild disgust or disbelief

is closer to plain contempt and sharper dismissal
hurf
vsfoh
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A short exclamation showing disbelief or contempt

carries the same dismissive use but is more slangy
poh
vsfoh
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A short word people say to show they do not believe or respect something

is the modern informal form used for quick disbelief
humpf
vsfoh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people use as a reply to show annoyance or disbelief

is like this but tends to express quicker disbelief
feh
vsfoh
  • Informal
9.9

A short sound used to show dislike and to dismiss an idea or person

is similar but tends to be more modern and slangy

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Foh is a short, sharp exclamation used to show 'disbelief' or 'dismissal'. A helpful way to remember it is to hear it like a quick 'psh' that tells someone to go away, which is why people use foh when they do not believe or respect something.