pooh

¹

[ poo, poo ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation of disdain or contempt.)

noun

1. an exclamation of “pooh.”

pooh

²

[ poo ]

verb (used with object)

, Slang.

1. poop ².

pooh

/ puː /

interjection

1. an exclamation of disdain, contempt, or disgust

noun

1. a childish word for faeces

verb

1. a childish word for defecate

Word History and Origins

Origin of pooh¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

Bayou Country also houses the family ride the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, the too-often overlooked Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes and the just-opened Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, nostalgically themed to the late Country Bear Jamboree.

From Los Angeles Times

Another “Let’s Fly” exclusive, ENESS’ “Spiritus Sonata,” features hallucinogenic, elephant-balloon hybrids that are straight out of Winnie the Pooh’s psychedelic “Heffalumps and Woozles” scene.

From Los Angeles Times

A few afternoons ago, I shook loose 20 of his drawings which — like “Steamboat Willie,” Winnie the Pooh and other classic characters — are now in the public domain.

From New York Times

That’s why, even though the city council is majority Latino, it’s about as wokoso as Winnie the Pooh.

From Los Angeles Times

Their Grammy Awards were for “Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too,” shared in 1975 for best recording for children, and the “Mary Poppins” score.

From New York Times

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