Pah
interjection
Used to express disgust or contempt.
Pah! I don't like this food.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
Used to express disgust or contempt.
Pah! I don't like this food.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Dislike
Use 'pah' to show strong immediate dislike towards something, indicating rejection.
Pah, I can't stand the smell of this cheese.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotive Reaction
'Pah' often conveys an instant emotional response; it's like an exclamation mark in word form.
Pah! That joke is in poor taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Context
'Pah' is mostly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.
He got promoted again? Pah, what did he do to deserve that?
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Dislike
Use 'pah' to show strong immediate dislike towards something, indicating rejection.
Pah, I can't stand the smell of this cheese.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotive Reaction
'Pah' often conveys an instant emotional response; it's like an exclamation mark in word form.
Pah! That joke is in poor taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Context
'Pah' is mostly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.
He got promoted again? Pah, what did he do to deserve that?
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Dislike
Use 'pah' to show strong immediate dislike towards something, indicating rejection.
Pah, I can't stand the smell of this cheese.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotive Reaction
'Pah' often conveys an instant emotional response; it's like an exclamation mark in word form.
Pah! That joke is in poor taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Context
'Pah' is mostly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.
He got promoted again? Pah, what did he do to deserve that?
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Putting a Species on the...
surveys to figure out where exactly the best places to dig the pit traps to rescue them and bring them into the sanctuaries this conversation wouldn't be complete if we didn't acknowledge pahu who is the Rhino on the screen here PAH who is our first official rescue for
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How brass instruments...
What gives the trumpet its clarion ring and the tuba its gut-shaking "omm pah pah?"
Video examples
Putting a Species on the...
surveys to figure out where exactly the best places to dig the pit traps to rescue them and bring them into the sanctuaries this conversation wouldn't be complete if we didn't acknowledge pahu who is the Rhino on the screen here PAH who is our first official rescue for
Video examples
How brass instruments...
What gives the trumpet its clarion ring and the tuba its gut-shaking "omm pah pah?"
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Neal Asher
English Writer
Moorcock's interlinked 'Eternal Champion' series is a constant source of enjoyment. Of its tragic hero incarnations, my favourite is 'Elric of Melnibone,' and the best book has to be 'Stormbringer.' And as for that other sword, Excalibur? Pah! Use it to spread your butter.
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Indian Philosopher
I did not become great by association of The Beatles! Beatles make Maharishi great? Pah! It is a waste of thought.
Quote examples
Neal Asher
English Writer
Moorcock's interlinked 'Eternal Champion' series is a constant source of enjoyment. Of its tragic hero incarnations, my favourite is 'Elric of Melnibone,' and the best book has to be 'Stormbringer.' And as for that other sword, Excalibur? Pah! Use it to spread your butter.
Quote examples
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Indian Philosopher
I did not become great by association of The Beatles! Beatles make Maharishi great? Pah! It is a waste of thought.
Example 1 of 2
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