English Explanatory Dictionary

phooey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An expression of disgust, rejection, or disappointment.
noun
  1. hooey; nonsense

Pronunciation

/ˈfuːi/ /ˈfʊi/ En-au-phooey.ogg

Word forms

phooey phooie

Etymology

Probably from Yiddish פֿוי (foy), from German pfui, influenced by phoo.

Synonyms

rubbish ugh yuck
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