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phew

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
12
Letters
4
Pronunciation
/fjuː/
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/fjuː/ · [ɸj̊u̥˥˩] · /fɪu̯/

Definition of phew

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

intj

  1. Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.
    “Phew, that took a long time to cook!”
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intj

  1. Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.
    “Phew, that took a long time to cook!”
  2. Used to show disgust.
    “Phew, it stinks in here!”

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Etymology

Attested since the early 17th century. An onomatopoeia for rapid exhalation, as one may make when a trying situation is over, or in order to get rid of an unpleasant odour. Compare Scots feuch, Spanish fu, Czech fuj, and many more such forms.

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