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View synonyms for phew
phew
[ fyoo, pfyoo, whyoo ]
interjection
- (used as an exclamation to express disgust, exhaustion, surprise, impatience, relief, etc.):
Phew, it's hot!
phew
/ fjuː /
interjection
- an exclamation of relief, surprise, disbelief, weariness, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of phew1
First recorded in 1595–1605
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Example Sentences
Phew, he could have sex too, so an heir for Downton was assured.
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They are one ov the phew who take their house with them, when they go away from home.
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Thare are but phew who prefer their iniquity on the haff shell.
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“Phew, Jones; none of us would give much for you,” said Henderson contemptuously.
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Out jumped the three lively whips, flew up in the air, and began to beat her—phew!
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"Phew, this is getting a little hot for me," said Frank, running his hand through his shock of fair hair.
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