Pah Meaning in English
word
ˈpæ
PA
pˈɑː
PAH
Definition
An exclamation used to express disgust, annoyance, or disbelief, similar to 'ugh' or 'bah'.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly written or spoken for dramatic effect. Used in British English more than American. Often found in stories or when mimicking exaggerated reactions. Not commonly used in everyday speech.
Spanish: ¡puf! - ¡bah!Portuguese (BR): aff! - bah!Portuguese (PT): pff! - bah!Chinese (Simplified): 哼 - 呸Chinese (Traditional): 哼 - 呸Hindi: फूँ - छिःArabic: تف!Bengali: ধুর - ছিঃRussian: фу - тьфу - пфJapanese: ふん - けっVietnamese: Xì - Xì! (thể hiện sự khó chịu/ngán ngẩm)Korean: 쳇 - 퉤Turkish: pöh - hıhUrdu: ہوں - چھِیIndonesian: cis - huh
Example Sentences
Pah! That medicine tastes awful.
basic
Pah! I don't believe his story.
basic
Pah! Who cares what he thinks?
basic
She just said, 'Pah! Like I believe that!' and walked away.
natural
'Another meeting?' 'Pah! We've had enough for today.'
natural
The critics said the play was boring, and the writer replied, 'Pah, what do they know?'
natural