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whew

UK
/fjuː/
US
/hjuː/

Translations

whewinterjection
UK
/fjuː/
US
/hjuː/
ух ты
Whew, that was a tough workout!
Ух ты, это была тяжелая тренировка!
Additional translations
фух
ух
Synonyms
jeez
oh
ah
yikes
golly
gee
wow
whoa
phew
whewnoun
whews
pl
Rare countable noun meaning a brief whistling or breathy sound of relief or rapid movement.
whewverb
whewed
Past Simple
whewed
Past Participle
whewing
Gerund
UK
/fjuː/
US
/hjuː/
Rare but attested usage meaning to utter the sound “whew” or to move rapidly with a whistling sound.

Definitions

whewinterjection
An expression of relief or satisfaction after a difficult or stressful situation.
Whew, I'm glad that exam is over!
An expression of being impressed or overwhelmed, often by something surprising or intense.
Whew, that was an intense workout!
Used to express the sensation of heat, exhaustion, or a strong unpleasant smell.
Whew, it's sweltering in here!
whewnoun
A sharp exhalation or whistling sound, especially one expressing relief.
A collective whew rose from the crowd when the lights finally came back on.
whewverb
To emit or move with a brief whistling or rushing sound; to utter the exclamation "whew."
The arrow whewed past his ear before he even heard the bowstring snap.
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