"pft" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

  1. Alternative form of pfft. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: pfft
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          "ref": "2002 December 20, Mil Millington, “The wrap trap”, in Alan Rusbridger, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 26 Aug 2013:",
          "text": "\"You wrapped it.\" / \"But you bought it. Who the hell buys a spherical present? Don't they teach geometry in Germany?\" / \"I don't buy presents on the basis of how easily they can be wrapped.\" / \"Pft,\" I snorted, pleased with securing her confession so easily, \"clearly not. So don't start on me when I'm left to deal with the consequences.\"",
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          "ref": "2019 June 1, Scott Wheeler, “Bobby Brink’s defiant journey and ‘shocking’ skill set make him an NHL draft sleeper”, in The Athletic, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 07 Dec 2024:",
          "text": "“Pft, it was incredible,” said Kallionkieli, Brink’s linemate for much of the season. “He’s a heck of a player. He’s just pure talent. His vision on the ice is incredible. He can find me anywhere.”",
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          "ref": "2024 March 28, Chris Bunting, “Flowers, fests & fortified wine: Madeira is an isle worth drinking in”, in New York Post, New York, N.Y.: News Corp, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 30 Mar 2024:",
          "text": "Uber? … Lyft? Pft, so basic. To get from must-see Monte Church (where the last emperor of Austria is entombed, long story) to Funchal, all the cool kids call on a toboggan to traverse its downward sheerness. You just load into a wicker sled (their word, “sledge”), piloted by a duo of carreiros, i.e. super-yoked dudes dressed in all white, add a dash of gravity and boom, you’re there.",
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          "text": "“Pft, it was incredible,” said Kallionkieli, Brink’s linemate for much of the season. “He’s a heck of a player. He’s just pure talent. His vision on the ice is incredible. He can find me anywhere.”",
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          "text": "Uber? … Lyft? Pft, so basic. To get from must-see Monte Church (where the last emperor of Austria is entombed, long story) to Funchal, all the cool kids call on a toboggan to traverse its downward sheerness. You just load into a wicker sled (their word, “sledge”), piloted by a duo of carreiros, i.e. super-yoked dudes dressed in all white, add a dash of gravity and boom, you’re there.",
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