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fie

[ fahy ]

interjection

  1. (used to express mild disgust, disapprobation, annoyance, etc.)
  2. (used to express the humorous pretense of being shocked.)


fie

/ faɪ /

interjection

  1. obsolete.
    an exclamation of distaste or mock dismay
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fie1

1250–1300; Middle English fi < Middle French < Latin; compare Old Norse fȳ, Latin phy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fie1

C13: from Old French fi , from Latin , exclamation of disgust
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Example Sentences

The fie chien method does not involve the physical transfer of money from the customer, who buys the drug shipment, to the supplier, who sells it.

From Reuters

The FIE changed course Friday by saying it would allow Kharlan to compete for Ukraine in the upcoming team sabre event, but still defended the decision to punish her.

“The FIE stands fully behind the penalty, which, after a thorough review, is in complete accordance and compliance with its official rules and associated penalties,” it said.

Echoing the IOC, the FIE interim president Emmanuel Katsiadakis said the ruling “sends a message of sensitivity and understanding to our members and all sports federations, as the world faces tremendous challenges.”

However, the FIE statement made no mention of allowing Ukrainians to avoid handshakes with Russian opponents in future - which could mean more disputes ahead of the Olympics - and the federation insisted it was right to punish Kharlan.

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