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pffft

1 9.9

A short sound that shows disbelief or no interest

interjection

Informal

: pffft

So, I try to just roll my eyes and say, "Pffft!"

Examples

When she suggested we redo the whole project, I just raised an eyebrow and said, "Pffft!"
Well, pffft to them.

Blog text (32)
He shrugged and added, "Pffft! What does it even matter?"
After hearing the ridiculous excuse, I couldn't help but reply, "Pffft! That's not going to work."

Synonyms

pfft

vspffft

Informal

19 9.9

A short sound showing disbelief or lack of interest

is the same informal sound but spelled with one extra consonant

hmph

vspffft

Informal

16 9.9

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

expresses similar dismissal but is often less about disapproval and more disbelief

bla

vspffft

Informal

14 9.9

A short sound people make to show they are bored or not interested

is more active in dismissing or showing disbelief rather than simple boredom

bleh

vspffft

Informal

8 9.7

A short sound to show dislike or boredom

signals disbelief or dismissal rather than mere low enthusiasm

blech

vspffft

Informal

5 9.9

A sound people make to show dislike or disgust

is less about strong disgust and more about casual disbelief or dismissiveness

psh

vspffft

Informal

3 9.9

A short sound showing annoyance or disbelief

leans more to neutral disbelief and lack of interest rather than annoyance

pah

vspffft

Informal

1 9.9

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

focuses more on casual disbelief and lack of interest rather than disgust

bup

vspffft

Slang

1 9.9

A short sound showing disbelief or refusal

is broader, also covering simple lack of interest not only rejection

phoo

vspffft

1 9.9

A short sound showing dislike or disbelief

is similar but also signals lack of interest rather than only contempt

foh

vspffft

Slang

1 9.9

A short sound to show disbelief or dislike

is more neutral and may express simple lack of interest instead of contempt

harrumph

vspffft

Archaic

1 9.9

A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval

is more informal and often signals disbelief or indifference rather than formal disapproval

hurf

vspffft

Offensive

9.9

A short exclamation showing disbelief or contempt

is less about outright rejection and more about casual disbelief or disinterest

fiddlesticks

vspffft

Archaic

9.9

An old-fashioned word people say to show disbelief or annoyance

is a modern informal sound used for quick disbelief or lack of interest

feh

vspffft

Informal

9.9

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

tends to be milder, showing disbelief or indifference rather than strong disgust

naf

vspffft

Slang

9.9

A short word people say to show they dislike something

is aimed more at disbelief or lack of interest than quality judgment

How Dismissive

bah

Informal

8 9.8

pffft

Informal

1 9.9

whatever

Informal

4 4.7

meh

Slang

21 8.4

Surface Forms

pffft main

Etymology

Pffft is a written copy of the short breath sound people make to show 'disbelief' or 'dismissal', like a quick, quiet puff of air. So saying pffft is a fast way to show you are not impressed.