Pshaw: meaning, definitions and examples

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pshaw

 

[ pสƒษ”ห ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

dismissive expression

Pshaw is an exclamation used to express disbelief, disdain, or a lack of concern towards something. It often conveys a sense of scoffing or rejecting an idea as insignificant or foolish.

Synonyms

fiddlesticks, nonsense, rubbish

Examples of usage

  • Pshaw, who would believe that?
  • Pshaw, that's just nonsense!
  • He said he could run a marathon, but I thought, pshaw!
  • When she brought up that old rumor, I just said pshaw.

Translations

Translations of the word "pshaw" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ huh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fuj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใตใ‚“ (fun)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pff

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pff

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pff

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œผ (eu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆู‡ (uh)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fuj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fuj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ผ (hฤ“ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ huh

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั„

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ (ho)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pff

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pff

Etymology

The word 'pshaw' is derived from the early 19th century, and it is an exclamation that imitates the sound of dismissive disdain. Its use can be traced back in literature, reflecting the social attitudes of its time, where it served as a verbal expression to negate or belittle the ideas or statements of others. The phonetic quality of 'pshaw' resembles a sound one might make when physically scoffing or expressing incredulity. Its origins are somewhat obscure, but it is believed to be an onomatopoeic word, reflective of the human tendency to mock or dismiss things non-verbally, later transferring that action into verbal expression. As language evolved, 'pshaw' captured a specific emotional response, fitting naturally into the vernacular of English speakers, particularly those wishing to express skepticism or rejection without elaborating further.