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pshaw

/pʃɔː/

/pʃɑ/

pshawnoun

pshaws

Used, though rarely, as a countable noun meaning the utterance itself.

Definitions

An utterance of the word “pshaw,” expressing contempt, disbelief, or dismissal.

With an irritated pshaw, he left the room.

pshawverb

pshawed

Past Simple

pshawed

Past Participle

pshawing

Gerund

/pʃɔː/

/pʃɑː/

Translations

He would often pshaw at the idea of working late.

Он часто фыркал при мысли о работе допоздна.

Definitions

To express disdain or disbelief, often by making a dismissive sound.

He pshawed at the idea of going to the party, thinking it would be boring.

pshawinterjection

/pʃɔː/

/pʃɑ/

Translations

Pshaw, I don't believe a word of it!

Тьфу, я ни единому слову не верю!

Definitions

An expression of disbelief, contempt, or dismissal.

Pshaw! I don't believe a word of what you're saying.

Used to express impatience or mild annoyance.

Pshaw, must we really go through all that paperwork again?

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