Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phooey
interjection
/ˈfuːi/
Definition
An expression used to show disbelief or disdain; often indicates rejection of something considered silly or worthless.
Examples
- “Phooey! That idea will never work!”
- “When she suggested we cancel the trip, I just said ‘phooey!'”
- “He made a phooey face when he heard the ridiculous news.”
Meaning
Phooey is often used as an exclamation to dismiss a statement or idea as being trivial or nonsensical.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- rubbish
- baloney
- hogwash
