to pffft

Examples

• All

• She pffft at the idea that anyone could finish the project in one day.

• If someone claims they never make mistakes, most people would simply pffft in response.

• She just pffft at his ridiculous suggestion.

• I can't believe you would pffft that idea!

• When she heard his ridiculous excuse, she just pffft and rolled her eyes.

• He made a dismissive pffft at the suggestion that he would come early.

• Most students just pffft when they hear about the workload for the class.

Synonyms

P

to pooh

vsto pffft

• Informal

9 9.8

To show mild dislike by making a short sound or gesture

is harsher and focuses on disbelief and derision not light dismissal

T

to tut

vsto pffft

3 9.6

Make a short, quiet sound with the tongue to show disapproval

is a short dismissive noise expressing disbelief rather than a tongue click

H

to humph

vsto pffft

• Informal

1 8.9

To make a short low sound to show disapproval or doubt

is used more for dismissive disbelief or lack of interest than irritation

P

to phoo

vsto pffft

• UK

9.9

To make a short sound showing dislike or disbelief

is a brief dismissive sound showing disbelief or lack of interest

H

to hmph

vsto pffft

• Informal

9.9

To make a short sound to show annoyance or doubt

is about dismissive disbelief or lack of interest rather than annoyance

H

to humpf

vsto pffft

• Informal

9.9

To make a short sound to show annoyance or doubt

is mainly a brief dismissive sound expressing disbelief or lack of interest

How Dismissive

to scoff

57 6.5

to sneer

39 5.6

to pffft

• Informal

9.9

to tut

3 9.6

Surface Forms

Etymology