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phew

[ fyoo, pfyoo, whyoo ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

interjection

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

phew

/ fjuː /

Origin of phew¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Phew, he could have sex too, so an heir for Downton was assured.

They are one ov the phew who take their house with them, when they go away from home.

Thare are but phew who prefer their iniquity on the haff shell.

“Phew, Jones; none of us would give much for you,” said Henderson contemptuously.

Out jumped the three lively whips, flew up in the air, and began to beat her—phew!

"Phew, this is getting a little hot for me," said Frank, running his hand through his shock of fair hair.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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