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

“Whew, that guy,” says Jerry wearily, rising to go out front for his set with the New Riders.

From The Daily Beast

“But whew,” he says, making a whistling sound and sweeping his hand over his head.

From The Daily Beast

So—whew—the bleeding seems finally to have been staunched, three months after BP stabbed its hole in the bottom of the sea.

From The Daily Beast

"Whew," he whistled as he glanced up and saw her at the little window of the attic.

From Project Gutenberg

Then pom-pom-pom, whew-w-w-w, as shells came singing over the rear-guard.

From Project Gutenberg

A poor man, who is an awkward creature at best, is simply disorganized when it comes to a wedding—and that wedding his own, whew!

From Project Gutenberg

She knew that mother Martha would consider her extravagant to ride when she had no market basket to carry but—Whew!

From Project Gutenberg

And spends my money, too, on scientific rescue work among women who—whew!

From Project Gutenberg