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phooey

/ˈfuː.i/

/ˈfu.i/

Translations

phooeynoun

phooeys

/ˈfuː.i/

/ˈfu.i/

Informal noun use meaning 'nonsense; rubbish'

balivernesTerme familier pour désigner des propos ou des idées absurdes ou sans valeur.

All that talk about the project being finished ahead of schedule is pure phooey.

Toutes ces balivernes sur le projet terminé avant la date prévue sont absurdes.

Additional translations

phooeyinterjection

/ˈfuː.i/

/ˈfu.i/

PffInterjection familière marquant le dédain, le rejet ou l’agacement.

Phooey! I don't believe a word of what he just said.

Pff ! Je ne crois pas un mot de ce qu’il vient de dire.

Synonyms

phooeynoun

Informal. Nonsense; foolish or worthless talk or ideas.

All that talk about the project being finished ahead of schedule is pure phooey.

phooeyinterjection

An expression of disbelief or dismissal, often used to show that something is considered untrue or unimportant.

Phooey! I don't believe a word of what he just said.

An expression of frustration or annoyance.

Phooey! I can't believe I missed the bus again.