Phooey
interjection
An expression used to show that something is considered nonsense or not worth believing.
When he said he could run a marathon without training, I said, 'Phooey!'
Usage tips
Informal
phooey on that,give me a break,that's silly
interjection
An expression used to show that something is considered nonsense or not worth believing.
When he said he could run a marathon without training, I said, 'Phooey!'
Usage tips
Informal
phooey on that,give me a break,that's silly
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Causal Discontent
The word 'phooey' can be used to express casual discontent when something is regarded as not worth the effort or belief.
'I tried to convince him, but he just shrugged and said, phooey.'
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Dismissal
Often used humorously, it can discredit an overdramatic claim without harshness.
'He thought he could sing, but I just laughed and went, phooey.'
Pro Tip 3/3Children's Language
The informal nature makes it common in children's conversations, teaching them to express their thoughts playfully.
'When she didn't want broccoli, she'd say, phooey!'
Pro Tip 1/3Causal Discontent
The word 'phooey' can be used to express casual discontent when something is regarded as not worth the effort or belief.
'I tried to convince him, but he just shrugged and said, phooey.'
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Dismissal
Often used humorously, it can discredit an overdramatic claim without harshness.
'He thought he could sing, but I just laughed and went, phooey.'
Pro Tip 3/3Children's Language
The informal nature makes it common in children's conversations, teaching them to express their thoughts playfully.
'When she didn't want broccoli, she'd say, phooey!'
Pro Tip 1/3Causal Discontent
The word 'phooey' can be used to express casual discontent when something is regarded as not worth the effort or belief.
'I tried to convince him, but he just shrugged and said, phooey.'
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Dismissal
Often used humorously, it can discredit an overdramatic claim without harshness.
'He thought he could sing, but I just laughed and went, phooey.'
Pro Tip 3/3Children's Language
The informal nature makes it common in children's conversations, teaching them to express their thoughts playfully.
'When she didn't want broccoli, she'd say, phooey!'
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