Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pooh

interjection / noun
/puː/
Definition
An expression used to dismiss something as unimportant or silly.
Examples
  • “Pooh, that’s not going to work!”
  • “Winnie the Pooh is one of my favorite stories.”
  • “When he heard the news, he just said, ‘Pooh!’ and moved on.”
Meaning
It can also refer to a fictional bear character created by A.A. Milne, known for his gentle nature and love of honey.
Synonyms
  • pish
  • rubbish
  • nonsense
  • ugh