pish

Meaning

Intj

Expressing disdain.

Noun

1. A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.
2. Synonym of pish posh (“nonsense, poppycock”)

Verb

1. To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").
2. To express contempt.

Adj

Of poor quality; very bad.

Synonyms

bosh

deride

fleer

flout

gibe

gird

hmm

huh

humph

jeer

loathe

nauseate

phew

pshaw

rail

scoff

sh

sicken

sneer

taunt

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɪʃ/

Etymology

Expressive; perhaps partly from Scots pish (“piss”).