"pshh" meaning in English

See pshh in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

  1. Synonym of pshaw Synonyms: pshaw [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-pshh-en-intj-ABedtrF3
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Interjection

Etymology: Borrowed from Yiddish ⁧פּששש⁩ (pshshsh). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yi|פּששש}} Yiddish ⁧פּששש⁩ (pshshsh)
  1. (Yeshivish) Expresses inspiration, amazement, or respect.
    Sense id: en-pshh-en-intj-7WigGpsg
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2

Download JSON data for pshh meaning in English (0.9kB)

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