phew

[ fyoo, pfyoo, whyoo ]

/ fyu, pfyu, whyu /

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interjection

(used as an exclamation to express disgust, exhaustion, surprise, impatience, relief, etc.): Phew, it's hot!

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Origin of phew

First recorded in 1595–1605

Words nearby phew

Pherae, pheresis, pheromone, pheromones, PHEV, phew, Ph. G., phi, phial, phiale, Phi Beta Kappa

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How to use phew in a sentence

Phew, he could have sex too, so an heir for Downton was assured.
Dan Stevens Blows Up ‘Downton’: From Chubby-Cheeked Aristo to Lean, Mean American Psycho|Tim Teeman|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They are one ov the phew who take their house with them, when they go away from home.
The Complete Works of Josh Billings|Henry W. Shaw
Thare are but phew who prefer their iniquity on the haff shell.
The Complete Works of Josh Billings|Henry W. Shaw
“Phew, Jones; none of us would give much for you,” said Henderson contemptuously.
St. Winifred's|Frederic W. Farrar

Out jumped the three lively whips, flew up in the air, and began to beat her—phew!
Old Peter's Russian Tales|Arthur Ransome
"Phew, this is getting a little hot for me," said Frank, running his hand through his shock of fair hair.
The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge|Laura Lee Hope

British Dictionary definitions for phew

phew

/ (fjuː) /

interjection

an exclamation of relief, surprise, disbelief, weariness, etc

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Origin of phew

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