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Pff vs Pfft - What's the difference?

pff | pfft |

As interjections the difference between pff and pfft

is that pff is an expression of annoyance or disappointment while pfft is used to signify a sudden ending or disappearance.

pff

English

Alternative forms

* pf, pfff, etc.

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • An expression of annoyance or disappointment
  • A response to a ridiculous comment
  • The sound made whilst blowing a raspberry.
    • English onomatopoeias English words without vowels ----

    pfft

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Used to signify a sudden ending or disappearance
  • Used to signify sarcasm or disagreement
  • (lb) Used to signify a puffing sound

    • Quotations

    * 1965 Peter De Vries — Let Me Count the Ways *: You'd never forgive yourself — and then you'd never forgive me, and then pfft , the end of a fine friendship.

    See also

    *pff *poof English onomatopoeias