English

Alternative forms

• phooey

Interjection

pfui!

1. an exclamation indicating disagreement or rejection of an argument; contempt

Usage notes

Signature declamation of Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe detective character.

German

Alternative forms

• pfuj
• pfuy (obsolete)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pfʊɪ̯/, /fʊɪ̯/

Interjection

pfui

1. an exclamation of disgust, aversion, dislike, contempt, or annoyance