pff

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

(onomatopoeia)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /p͡fː/, [p͡ɸː], [ʙ̥͡ɸː]
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)

Interjection

pff

  1. An expression of annoyance or disappointment.
  2. A dismissive response to a ridiculous comment.
    My doctor advised me to drink less - pff, if only it were so easy.
  3. The sound made whilst blowing a raspberry.
  4. An expression of laughter.

Translations

Anagrams

French

Alternative forms
  • pf, pfff, pffff etc.

Etymology

onomatopoeia

Pronunciation
  • Audio(file)

Interjection

pff

  1. pff

Polish

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /p͡fː/

Interjection

pff

  1. pff (expression of disappointment)
  2. pff (dismissive response to a ridiculous comment)

Further reading
  • pff in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • pff in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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