pooh
1 Americaninterjection
noun
verb (used with object)
interjection
noun
verb
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, my lord," he observed, laughing heartily, "I do not mean that—I do not mean that, but that I can—brush my own boots!"
From The Economist Volume 1, No. 3 by Wilson, James
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