pshaw

American  

[shaw] / ʃɔ /

interjection

1. (used to express impatience, contempt, disbelief, etc.)

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noun

1. an exclamation of “pshaw!”

verb (used without object)

1. to say “pshaw.”

verb (used with object)

1. to say “pshaw” at or to.

pshaw British  

/ pʃɔː /

interjection

1. rare an exclamation of disgust, impatience, disbelief, etc

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Etymology

Origin of pshaw

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

pshaw

Science fairs, pshaw, these kids wanted to talk policy.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2013

There is obviously something to this, but there is a large pshaw factor as well.

From Time Magazine Archive

Oh, pshaw, Livingstone, don't be so heavy-handed and literal.

From Rough-Hewn by Canfield, Dorothy

“Oh, pshaw, I don’t want any thanks,” Lucille responded as she finished tucking up her hair.

From Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer by Halsey, Rena I.

"Oh, pshaw," says pretty Miss Impulsive, "I hate prefaces."

From Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated by Robinson, Solon