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Synonyms

pooh

1 American  
[poo, poo] / pu, pʊ /

interjection

  1. (used as an exclamation of disdain or contempt.)


noun

  1. an exclamation of “pooh.”

pooh 2 American  
[poo] / pu /

verb (used with object)

Slang.
  1. poop.


pooh British  
/ puː /

interjection

  1. an exclamation of disdain, contempt, or disgust

"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

noun

  1. a childish word for faeces

"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

verb

  1. a childish word for defecate

"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

Etymology

Origin of pooh

First recorded in 1595–1605


Example Sentences

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“Modern practices on the one hand pooh pooh this, as scandalous and outrageous and quackery,” Dr. Moore said.

From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2021

Dominating the opinion page were letters supporting and pooh poohing a proposed millage that would have generated $1 million-plus over 10 years to help with operating expenses.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 28, 2020

This sort of journalism requires money - pooh to all the news websites that just steal other people's work.

From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2018

The pooh pills were then frozen for 4 weeks at minus 80 degrees Celsius.

From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2014

“Pooh, pooh, ’tis too simple for you, Sire,” laughed Nell.

From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by George C. Hazelton

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