faugh

American

[pf, faw] / pf, fɔ /

Sometimes foh

interjection

(used to express contempt or disgust.)

faugh British

/ fɔː /

interjection

an exclamation of disgust, scorn, etc

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Etymology

Origin of faugh

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

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Faugh! it sickens me to think of it.

From Literature

Lord Cheldthorpe said, “Faugh! He is an astonishing child. The astonishing child of an astonishing mother.”

From Literature

“Get off that bed at once. Faugh! How can you drink this trash?”

From Literature

They're also advised to shout, "Rolling!" or "Faugh a ballagh!"

From The Wall Street Journal

“Faugh!” replied Bombs, turning green.

From Project Gutenberg

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