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pooh–pooh
verb \ˈpü-(ˌ)pü, pü-ˈ\
: to think or say that (something) is not very good or not true
Full Definition of POOH-POOH
intransitive verb
: to express contempt or impatience
transitive verb
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Variants of POOH-POOH
pooh–pooh also pooh \ˈpü\
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Origin of POOH-POOH
pooh
First Known Use: 1827
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