phew

interjection

USFYOO/fjuː/

2 meanings of phew

1
interjection
A sound you make when you feel relief, or when you are tired or surprised.
Like the deep breath out you take after a big worry is over.
Phew, I'm so glad that test is finally over!
Phew, that was a long, steep climb up the hill.
Similarwhew
2
interjection
A sound you make to show that you think something is nasty or gross.
Like wrinkling your nose and pulling away from a bad smell.
Phew, what is that awful smell coming from the trash can?
Phew, this milk has gone bad and tastes disgusting.
Similarugh, yuck, pew, ew

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Origin

A word that copies the sound of blowing out air, used since the early 1600s.