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Pshaw vs Pashaw - What's the difference?

pshaw | pashaw |

As an interjection pshaw

is indicating disapproval, irritation, impatience or disbelief.

As a verb pshaw

is to express disgust or contempt.

As a noun pashaw is

alternative form of pasha.

pshaw

English

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • Indicating disapproval, irritation, impatience or disbelief.
    • Pshaw! I can't believe it!
  • * 1823 — , ch. 13
    • "Pshaw ! Why do ye bother yourself wid texts, man, about so small a matter?" interrupted the landlady
  • * 1838-1839 — , ch. 56
    • 'Pshaw !' Ralph muttered, forcing a laugh.
  • * 1891 — , ch. xxiii
    • "Have a care, cousin," he whispered; "for the sake of the Virgin have a care, for you have angered him."
    "Pshaw ! fear not," the other answered in the same low tone.
  • * 1992 - Wayne Campbell,
    • "Pshaw ! And monkeys might fly out of my butt."

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To express disgust or contempt.

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    pashaw

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
    • (Webster 1913)