pooh-pooh
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of pooh-pooh
First recorded in 1820–30; v. use of reduplication of pooh 1
Vocabulary lists containing pooh-pooh
Example Sentences
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I’m sure there’s a way to pooh-pooh Tuesday’s outburst by pointing out the expansion of the cup from 32 to 48 teams and arguing the competition is diluted and the stars are feasting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
It also doesn’t surprise me that you pooh-pooh Newsom’s prospects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2025
When Utah announced its score drops, a top education official there didn’t pooh-pooh them.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2022
On the other, your colleagues pooh-pooh you as pessimistic or even neurotic.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2021
He raised his eyebrows as if to pooh-pooh it.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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