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phooey

interjection phoo·ey \ˈfü-ē\

—used to express disbelief, disappointment, or a strong dislike for something

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—used to express repudiation or disgust
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First Known Use of PHOOEY

1919

Related to PHOOEY

Synonyms
faugh, fie, phew, yuck, rats, ugh, yech (or yecch)

Rhymes with PHOOEY

bluey, buoy, chewy, flooey, gluey, gooey, hooey, newie, rouille, screwy, sloughy, viewy

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