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English[edit]
Interjection[edit]
pugh
- (archaic) Alternative form of pooh: an expression of contempt, disgust, etc.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling:
- "Pugh!" says Sophia. "There! no, no: what should he do there? He is gone before this time, to be sure. Besides, why—what—why should you go to see? besides, I want you for something else. Go, fetch me my hat and gloves. I shall walk with my aunt in the grove before dinner."
Synonyms[edit]
- (expressing contempt): feh, pht, pish, poh, pshaw; see also Thesaurus:bah
- (expressing disgust): bleah, eww, ick, uck; see also Thesaurus:yuck
Cornish[edit]
Noun[edit]
pugh
- Hard mutation of bugh.