phew

Oznaczający (Angielski)

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

Koncepcje

uff

Tłumaczenia

Częstotliwość

C1
Wymawiane jako (IPA)
/fjuː/
Etymologia (Angielski)

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.

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