faugh
[pf; spelling pronunciation faw]
- (used to express contempt or disgust.)
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Origin of faugh
First recorded in 1535–45
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Faugh, theres an ugly name, my girl, for such mothers as yours!
The 'Mind the Paint' GirlArthur Pinero
I shall suffer, to yield so pretty and pure a gem to the coronet of—Faugh!
Paul Clifford, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
I'm sorry 'tis not to your liking; maybe I should cry 'faugh!'
Sea-Dogs All!Tom Bevan
On the moor with the wind blowing about one 'twas a pleasure to be, but faugh!
Sir Quixote of the MoorsJohn Buchan
O, these that have no sap of retort and obtuse wit in them: faugh!
The Works of John MarstonJohn Marston
faugh
- an exclamation of disgust, scorn, etc
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