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Definition of Pshaw
1. interj. Pish! pooch! -- an exclamation used as an expression of contempt, disdain, dislike, etc.
2. v. i. To express disgust or contemptuous disapprobation, as by the exclamation " Pshaw!"
Definition of Pshaw
1. Interjection. Indicating disapproval, irritation, impatience or disbelief. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To express disgust or contempt. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pshaw
1. to utter an expression of disapproval [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pshaw
Literary usage of Pshaw
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The British Drama: Comprehending the Best Plays in the English Language by Sir Walter Scott, Walter Scott (1804)
"pshaw ! Bis. Um! hefore that any young, lying, swearing, flattering, ... pshaw !
would he were out, or in, or some way, to make you easy. ..."
2. The British Drama: Comprehending the Best Plays in the English Language (1804)
"pshaw ! Bis. Um ! before that any young, lying, swearing, flattering, ... pshaw !
would he were out, or in, or some way, to make you easy. ..."
3. The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Walter Scott (1878)
"... who cornea into the lists like a spectre—all betokens evil." "pshaw," said
the Templar, "I have seen thee bend thy lance boldly against him in sport ..."
4. Chronicles of the Canongate by Walter Scott (1827)
"pshaw, dame ! Robin Oig is an honest fellow, and will never keep malice." "
Do not trust to that—you do not know the dour temper of the Scotch, ..."
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