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     • pooh-pooh verb To dismiss idly, with derision or contempt.
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   What is pooh-pooh verb?

   • Definition of pooh-pooh verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary pooh-pooh something to say that a suggestion, an idea, etc. is not true or not worth thinking about They are pooh-poohing suggestions of a split in the party. She had always pooh-poohed the idea of getting married.

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   What does pooh pooh mean?

   • There’s also the informal verb pooh-pooh, which means to express contempt for or to speak ill of. In today’s English, poo refers to defecation and the product of defecation. Both words are also terms of endearment, usually applied to small children or pets. Pooh-pooh is inflected pooh-poohed, pooh-poohing, and pooh-poohs.

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   What is another word for 'Pooh'?

   • Synonyms for Pooh include ordure, excreta, dirt, doo-doo, dung, excrement, poop, scat, cowpats, and droppings. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!

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   When was Pooh-Pooh first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb pooh-pooh is in the 1820s. OED's earliest evidence for pooh-pooh is from 1823, in the Times (London). It is also recorded as an interjection from the late 1600s. pooh-pooh is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: pooh pooh int.

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   Aug 10, 2024 · The meaning of POOH-POOH is to express contempt or impatience. How to use pooh-pooh in a sentence.

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   POOH-POOH definition: 1. to express an opinion that an idea or suggestion is silly or not worth considering: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   pooh-pooh something to say that a suggestion, an idea, etc. is not true or not worth thinking about. They are pooh-poohing suggestions of a split in the party. She had always pooh-poohed the idea of getting married.

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   Pooh-pooh definition: to express disdain or contempt for; dismiss lightly. See examples of POOH-POOH used in a sentence.

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   What does the verb pooh-pooh mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb pooh-pooh . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   If someone pooh-poohs an idea or suggestion, they say or imply that it is foolish, impractical, or unnecessary. In the past he has pooh-poohed suggestions that he might succeed Isaacs. [ VERB noun ]

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   verb. To dismiss idly, with derision or contempt. synonyms. freeze off. reject. scorn. turn down. spurn. disdain. AI Feedback. exact ( 59 ) Well, pooh-pooh! 1. The New York Times - Magazine. I certainly won't pooh-pooh it. 2. The New Yorker. It's crazy to pooh-pooh it though. 3. The Guardian - Lifestyle.