pugh

See also: Pugh

English

Interjection

pugh

1. (archaic) Alternative form of pooh: an expression of contempt, disgust, etc.
   • 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling:

     "Pugh!" says Sophia. "There! no, no: what should he do there? He is gone before this time, to be sure. Besides, why—what—why should you go to see? besides, I want you for something else. Go, fetch me my hat and gloves. I shall walk with my aunt in the grove before dinner."

Synonyms

• (expressing contempt): feh, pht, pish, poh, pshaw; see also Thesaurus:bah
• (expressing disgust): bleah, eww, ick, uck; see also Thesaurus:yuck

Cornish

Noun

pugh

1. Hard mutation of bugh.