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Shoo vs Phoo - What's the difference?

shoo | phoo |

As interjections the difference between shoo and phoo

is that shoo is (informal|demeaning) go away]]! [[clear off|clear off! while phoo is an expression of rejection or disgust.

As a verb shoo

is (informal) to induce someone or something to leave.

shoo

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (informal) To induce someone or something to leave.
    • Don't just shoo away mosquitoes, kill them!
    See if you can shoo off the insurance salesmen.
  • (informal) To leave under inducement.
    • You kids had better shoo before your parents get a call.
  • (informal, rare) To usher someone.
    • Shoo the visitor in.

    Derived terms

    * shoo away * shoo-in * shoo off

    Interjection

  • (informal, demeaning) Go away]]! [[clear off, Clear off!

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    phoo

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • An expression of rejection or disgust.
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