"pui" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: [ˈpʰu̯i˦˨] [Singapore]
Etymology: From Hokkien 呸 (phùi, “to spit”), itself onomatopoeic. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nan-hbl|呸|t=to spit|tr=phùi}} Hokkien 呸 (phùi, “to spit”)
  1. (Singapore, Singlish) Interjection expressing strong disdain. Tags: Singapore, Singlish
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