Looking for the meaning of the word PHEW in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PHEW with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Phew
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
early 17th century: imitative of puffing
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fjuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
expressing a strong reaction of relief, or of disgust at a smell
Short Definition:expressing strong reaction of relief, or of disgust at smell
Examples:- phew, what a year!
Word: Phew
Speech Type: Other
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