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pooh-pooh
[ poo-poo ]
verb (used with object)
- to express disdain or contempt for; dismiss lightly:
He pooh-poohed all their superstitious fears.
verb (used without object)
- to express disdain or contempt.
pooh-pooh
/ ˈpuːˈpuː /
verb
- tr to express disdain or scorn for; dismiss or belittle
Other Words From
- pooh-pooher noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of pooh-pooh1
Example Sentences
When his fellow panelists pushed back, he proceeded to pooh-pooh all those “experts” who have said otherwise.
The pope may pooh-pooh the decision to remain childless, but the world needs more people who choose pets over kids.
In such wise did young Britain and young America pooh-pooh the idea that they had done aught heroic.
In mathematics he propounded problems that made the worthy captain pooh-pooh and change the subject.
I had expected that perhaps he might pooh-pooh the whole thing, but he did nothing of the kind.
We all pooh-pooh, but we'd be bitterly disappointed if all spirit footsteps turned out to be rats rolling nuts.
People will want to come to your little parties, and they will pooh-pooh all ill-natured reports, for their own sake.
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