Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pooh-pooh
verb
/ˈpuːˌpuː/
Definition
To dismiss or show disdain for something; to belittle or trivialize.
Examples
- She pooh-poohed the idea of going out in the rain.
- When he proposed his plan, the executives pooh-poohed it without much consideration.
- Despite the critics pooh-poohing his work, he continued to be passionate about his projects.
Meaning
Pooh-pooh refers to the act of expressing contempt or doubt about an idea or suggestion, often by laughing it off or making light of it.
Synonyms
- dismiss
- scorn
- ridicule
- slight
