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pff

/p͡fː/

pff interjection: an expression of annoyance or disappointment.

Interjection

  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. The sound of stifled laughter.

Forms of pff

alternative formpf
alternative formpfff
alternative formpfft
alternative formpft

Origin of pff

Onomatopoeic

Questions about pff

What does pff mean?
Pff means an expression of annoyance or disappointment.
What part of speech is pff?
Pff is an interjection.
How do you pronounce pff?
Pff is pronounced /p͡fː/.

Words near pff in the dictionary

  1. pfennig
  2. pfennige
  3. pfennigs
  4. pfenning
  5. pfennings
  6. pff
  7. PFFD
  8. pfff
  9. pfft
  10. pffts
  11. pfg.

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