fie
Americaninterjection
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(used to express mild disgust, disapprobation, annoyance, etc.)
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(used to express the humorous pretense of being shocked.)
interjection
Etymology
Origin of fie
1250–1300; Middle English fi < Middle French < Latin; compare Old Norse fȳ, Latin phy
Example Sentences
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The local fie response was also delayed because the ship's captain did not know how to contact first responders at the port.
From Salon • Jul. 19, 2023
The Wooden Award All American team, consisting of the nation’s top fie players, will be announced the week of the Final Four.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2014
I think this grading system is great and fie on the NYS Restaurant Association for their lawsuit.
From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2010
She sang By Gis and By Saint Charity, Alack, and fie for shame. . . . and others of the warped lyrics of Ophelia�the Ophelia whom the Hamlet of John Barrymore demented.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Don’t speak to me. Don’t fie to me. Go!”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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