phooey

interjection

phoo·ey ˈfü-ē

Synonyms of phooey next

—used to express repudiation or disgust

Examples of phooey in a Sentence

phooey, I can't believe we did so poorly in the rankings of the best places to live

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phooey was in 1919

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phooey

interjection

phoo·ey ˈfü-ē

—used to express disapproval or disgust

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