Pish Meaning in English
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Definition
An old-fashioned or slightly humorous exclamation used to show that you think something is unimportant, silly, or not true.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in British or literary English; now rare and considered old-fashioned or joking. Similar to 'nonsense!' or 'rubbish!' Used to dismiss what someone has said. Not used in formal writing or modern spoken English.
Spanish: bah - tonteríasPortuguese (BR): pfff - bobagemPortuguese (PT): pfff - disparatesChinese (Simplified): 切！（不屑表达）- 胡说Chinese (Traditional): 呸！（不屑表達）- 胡說Hindi: छि: - बकवासArabic: تف! - هراءBengali: বকবক - আজগুবিRussian: чепуха - вздорJapanese: ばかばかしい - くだらないVietnamese: vớ vẩn - nhảm nhíKorean: 헛소리 - 말도 안 돼Turkish: saçmalık - zırvaUrdu: بکواس - فضولIndonesian: omong kosong - tak masuk akal
Example Sentences
Pish! That can't be true.
basic
When he said he could fly, I just replied, 'Pish.'
basic
Whenever I complain about the weather, my grandpa just says, 'Pish! Try living in the old days.'
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'I can finish this in a minute.' 'Pish!'
basic
Pish and nonsense, that's all he ever talks about.
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She rolled her eyes and muttered 'pish' under her breath.
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