faugh

[ faw, pf ]

interjection

1. (used to express contempt or disgust.)

faugh

/ fɔː /

interjection

1. an exclamation of disgust, scorn, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of faugh¹

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

Gray turned an angry glance upon the brown packet lying on the table, and "Faugh!"

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After this exhibition of foresight on the part of the jeweller, there was no more fight in Algernon beyond a strenuous "Faugh!"

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I have sworn brother to a leash of drawers, and can drink with any tinker in his own language during my life,'—faugh!

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Just as that disaster became imminent, however, the driver remembered the one Irish word he understood,—Faugh-a-ballagh!

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In brief, he is afraid of responsibilities which unfortunately I cannot shoulder in the better world to come—faugh, faugh, faugh!

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