# phooey

> English word · Interjection · IPA /ˈfuːi/

## Definitions
1. An expression of disgust, rejection, or disappointment.

## Etymology
Probably from Yiddish פֿוי (foy), from German pfui, influenced by phoo.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phooey