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pah

pa

Pah (intj) means an exclamation of disgust, distaste, or contempt. Example: “Pah! That coffee is disgusting," he grumbled.”

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An exclamation of disgust, distaste, or contempt.
""Pah! That coffee is disgusting," he grumbled."

How to use pah

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In plain EnglishA short interjection you use to show you find something distasteful.

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Etymology

An imitative word, mimicking the sound of spitting something out in disgust.

Frequently asked questions

What does “pah” mean?

The word “pah” means an exclamation of disgust, distaste, or contempt. In plain terms, a short interjection you use to show you find something distasteful.

How do you pronounce “pah”?

“Pah” is pronounced pa (/pæ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pah” in a sentence?

Here is “pah” used in a sentence: “"Pah! That coffee is disgusting," he grumbled.”

What part of speech is “pah”?

“Pah” is an intj.

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