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phooey
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phooey
(interjection)
phooey
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ˈ
fuːwi/
interjection
phooey
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ˈ
fuːwi/
interjection
Britannica Dictionary definition of PHOOEY
chiefly US, informal + humorous
—
used to express disbelief, disappointment, or a strong dislike for something
You say it was a mistake?
Phooey
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