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pah

pah

5 9.9
A short sound used to show disgust, disbelief, or dismissal
  • interjection
  • /pɑ/
  • Informal
: pah
  • -Pah!

Examples

Synonyms

ugh
vspah
  • Informal
368 7.9

A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

also expresses disbelief or dismissal not just physical discomfort
bah
vspah
  • Informal
60 9.3

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

is more about disgust or dislike as well as disbelief
pfft
vspah
  • Informal
20 9.9

A short sound showing disbelief or lack of interest

is a verbal exclamation rather than only a short dismissive sound
buh
vspah
  • Offensive
17 9.9

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

also includes disgust or disbelief rather than only scorn
pooh
vspah
  • Informal
17 9.4

A short word people say to show dislike, often at a bad smell

is not only about sensory disgust and also shows disbelief or dismissal
hmph
vspah
  • Informal
14 9.9

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

is wider expressing disgust or dismissal beyond a brief sound
hah
vspah
  • Informal
12 8.9

A quick sound that shows scorn or disbelief

is less sharp scorn and more about disgust or dismissal
tch
vspah
  • Informal
10 9.9

A short sound people make to show annoyance or mild disapproval

is a broader exclamation expressing disgust or disbelief not just annoyance
bleh
vspah
  • Informal
10 9.7

A short sound to show dislike or boredom

is stronger and also expresses active disgust or dismissal
SMH
vspah
  • Slang
5 9.8

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

is spoken aloud as an exclamation rather than an online abbreviation
urgh
vspah
  • UK
5 9.3

A sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

is more dismissive and can imply disbelief rather than mere frustration
pish
vspah
  • Archaic
5 9.9

An old exclamation showing disbelief or contempt

is used today more often and without antique tone
blech
vspah
  • Informal
5 9.9

A short sound people say to show dislike or disgust

is also used for disbelief or dismissal beyond physical taste
Bah humbug
vspah
  • Informal
5 9.9

A short annoyed remark showing you do not like holiday cheer

is general and not tied to festive or seasonal contexts
psh
vspah
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short sound showing annoyance or disbelief

is broader and also expresses disgust, not only a sharp sound
humph
vspah
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short sound showing doubt or annoyance

is more about disgust or disbelief than doubt or mild annoyance
yech
vspah
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short word people say to show disgust

is broader, including disbelief or dismissal beyond mere distaste
ecch
vspah
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short sound people say to show they feel disgust

is broader adding disbelief or direct dismissal to this reaction
ewww
vspah
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short sound showing disgust at something gross

is not just informal and can express disbelief or dismissal too
geesh
vspah
  • Informal
2 9.9

An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something

is more about rejecting or disliking rather than surprise
pshaw
vspah
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A short sound showing you do not believe or respect something

is less old-fashioned and used more broadly
pffft
vspah
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound that shows disbelief or no interest

is a full spoken exclamation, not just a breathy dismissive noise
nertz
vspah
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A short cry people say to show annoyance or disbelief

is used generally rather than as an old-fashioned interjection
harrumph
vspah
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval

is stronger in disgust or direct dismissal rather than mild disapproval
foh
vspah
  • Slang
1 9.9

A short sound to show disbelief or dislike

is more neutral and not necessarily informal in tone
phoo
vspah
  • UK
1 9.9

A short word said to show mild disgust or disbelief

is not limited to mild feeling and can show firmer disgust or dismissal
hurf
vspah
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A short exclamation showing disbelief or contempt

also includes open disgust rather than only disbelief or dismissal
poh
vspah
  • Archaic
1 9.9

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

is more modern and general in everyday use
humpf
vspah
  • Informal
1 9.9

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

is more openly about disgust or disbelief rather than skeptical annoyance
yeech
vspah
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people say to show disgust

is wider and can show disbelief or dismissal as well
feh
vspah
  • Informal
9.9

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

is broader and can show stronger disgust or disbelief
augh
vspah
  • Informal
9.9

A short cry showing disgust or strong dislike

is also used for disbelief or dismissal not only disgust

Surface Forms

pah main

Etymology

Pah copies a short, sharp popping sound, like the quick pop or spoken 'pfft' people make when they do not believe or like something. So, it is used to show 'disgust', 'disbelief', or to dismiss an idea.