phew

(Anglais)

  1. Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.
  2. Used to show disgust.

Fréquence

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Prononcé comme (IPA)
/fjuː/
Étymologie (Anglais)

In summary

Attested since the early 17th century. An onomatopoeia for rapid exhalation, as one may make when a trying situation is over, or in order to get rid of an unpleasant odour. Compare Scots feuch, Spanish fu, Czech fuj, and many more such forms.

püh

pfou

uh

ufa

poeff

uff

تف

fíu

φτου

ουφ

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