psh
- interjection
- /pʃ/
- Informal
- Psh, yeah right.
- Psh, yeah
Examples
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Psh, whatever.
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- Oh psh, yeah right.
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- Psh, no.
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- Psh, whatever.
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Psh, that would take too much work.
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Psh, I don't blame her.
Synonyms
A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something
A short sound showing disbelief or lack of interest
A quick sound you make to show you do not like or take someone seriously
A short spoken sound that shows annoyance, doubt, or mild dislike
A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised
A quick sound that shows scorn or disbelief
A short sound people make to show annoyance or mild disapproval
An online message that shows you shake your head because you are disappointed or do not agree
A short sound used to show disgust, disbelief, or dismissal
An old exclamation showing disbelief or contempt
A short sound showing doubt or annoyance
An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something
A short sound showing you do not believe or respect something
A short sound that shows disbelief or no interest
A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval
A short sound to show disbelief or dislike
A short word said to show mild disgust or disbelief
A short word people say to show they do not believe or respect something
A short sound used to show dislike and to dismiss an idea or person
How Dismissive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Psh comes from the short scoff people make to show annoyance or disbelief, like a quick 'pfft'. A helpful way to remember it is that psh is the sound of dismissal or 'not impressed'.