pshaw

[ shaw ]

interjection

1. (used to express impatience, contempt, disbelief, etc.)

noun

1. an exclamation of “pshaw!”

verb (used without object)

1. to say “pshaw.”

verb (used with object)

1. to say “pshaw” at or to.

pshaw

/ pʃɔː /

interjection

1. rare.
   an exclamation of disgust, impatience, disbelief, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of pshaw¹

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

One critic complained: “Americans visiting the great sites of antiquity will be heard to remark: ‘So this is the Taj Mahal; pshaw … the Oriental Theater at home is twice as big and has electric lights besides.’”

From New York Times

‘Pshaw! Say what you will. You only come before me like a gnat. I know what I wish and will not be pestered into doing that which is wrong.’

From Literature

‘Pshaw! You come before me like a gnat. And I ignore you.’

From Literature

Pshaw sirrah, it's called "medieval".

From New York Times

Undeterred, Chappelow wrote back to him: “Shame on you! Pshaw! Why you’re SUPERMAN!”

From The Guardian