pish

American  

[psh, pish] / pʃ, pɪʃ /

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation of mild contempt or impatience.)

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noun

1. an exclamation of “pish!”

verb (used without object)

1. to say “pish.”

verb (used with object)

1. to say “pish” at or to.

pish British  

/ pɪʃ, pʃ /

interjection

1. an exclamation of impatience or contempt

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verb

1. to make this exclamation at (someone or something)

Etymology

Origin of pish

First recorded in 1585–95; imitative

Example Sentences

“Miles of tulle, everywhere! Pish posh on all those who say second weddings should be quiet affairs. I vote for a lavish dress, a veil and train, and as many parties as we can fit in. Try not to be so clumsy, Miss Lumley; that is the second time you have dropped your books. I try never to carry books myself, as they are much too weighty to be lifted in a ladylike fashion. So many words!”

From Literature

“Pish posh, governess. A day or so away from the schoolroom won’t do the cubs any harm.”

From Literature

But to those people I say: pish posh.

From Washington Post

The film arrived in theaters starting in August after multiple delays and after Warner Bros. decided not to pish the release to next year, as many other studios have done.

From The Verge

One of the slain commanders, Sibih Pish, had been blamed for past ransom kidnappings.

From Washington Times