whew

[ hwyoo ]

interjection

1. (a whistling exclamation or sound expressing astonishment, dismay, relief, etc.)

noun

1. an utterance of “whew.”

whew

/ hwjuː /

interjection

1. an exclamation or sharply exhaled breath expressing relief, surprise, delight, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of whew¹

First recorded in 1505–15; imitative

Example Sentences

“Often when I finish a project, I’m like, ‘Whew!

From Los Angeles Times

He lets go and whew, I can breathe again.

From Literature

Whew, I’m a good spinner, but I was getting worried about how long I could keep it up when Golden-Miranda rushed in.

From Literature

“I love her, but whew, it is still hard.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Just him trying to focus on the small things. Constantly on him about his awareness and activity defensively. Just his communication, him being in the right spot early. He’s been drawing some tough individual matchups. And it’s kind of like when that guy doesn’t have the ball it’s like, ‘Whew, I can relax,’” Ham said.

From Los Angeles Times