What is another word for Pish?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪʃ] (IPA)

Pish, a word commonly used to express disdain or disbelief towards something, has a few synonyms that can be used interchangeably in different contexts. Some of these synonyms include scoff, dismiss, reject, mock, and deride. While scoff and dismiss imply a lack of interest or importance towards something, reject suggests disapproval or disagreement with it. On the other hand, mock and deride both indicate similar disdain and ridicule towards something. Depending on the tone and context, these synonyms can be used to convey a similar meaning as pish and can be useful to vary one's vocabulary and avoid repetition.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pish

He caught it up, removed the stopper, then put it down with an impatient "Pish!"
"The Star-Gazers"
George Manville Fenn
Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!"
"An Old Sailor's Yarns"
Nathaniel Ames
About thirty years ago cholera, Pish-ti', visited the people, and fifty or more deaths resulted.
"The Bontoc Igorot"
Albert Ernest Jenks

Famous quotes with Pish

  • "Why," said another, "Some there are who tell Of one who threatens he will toss to Hell The luckless Pots he marr'd in making — Pish! He's a Good Fellow, and 'twill all be well".
    Omar Khayyám

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