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faugh
[ faw, pf ]
interjection
- (used to express contempt or disgust.)
faugh
/ fɔː /
interjection
- an exclamation of disgust, scorn, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of faugh1
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Example Sentences
Gray turned an angry glance upon the brown packet lying on the table, and "Faugh!"
After this exhibition of foresight on the part of the jeweller, there was no more fight in Algernon beyond a strenuous "Faugh!"
I have sworn brother to a leash of drawers, and can drink with any tinker in his own language during my life,'—faugh!
Just as that disaster became imminent, however, the driver remembered the one Irish word he understood,—Faugh-a-ballagh!
In brief, he is afraid of responsibilities which unfortunately I cannot shoulder in the better world to come—faugh, faugh, faugh!
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