Where does “phooey” come from?
phooey (English) comes from German pfui — an exclamation of disgust, aversion, dislike,...
phooey (English): An expression of disgust, rejection, or...
Definitions
- An expression of disgust, rejection, or...
Ancestry of “phooey”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | German | pfui | an exclamation of disgust, aversion, dislike,... |