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тьфу — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bah intj Used to express contempt, disgust, or irritation.
  • blech intj An exclamation imitating a gagging sound, used to show disgust.
  • ew interjection Used to express disgust or revulsion.
  • fie intj An old-fashioned exclamation of disapproval, disgust, or mock outrage, sometimes followed by "on" or "upon."
  • sheesh interjection Used to express disbelief, frustration, or mild exasperation.
  • ugh intj Used to express disgust, annoyance, or repugnance.
  • yuck interjection Used to express disgust, especially at a taste, smell, or sight.

Senses

тьфу is used for these senses in English:

  • bah (sometimes, humorous) Expressing contempt, disgust, or bad temper.
  • blech (slang) An imitation of the sound of gagging, used to express disgust or disdain.
  • fie (archaic) Sometimes followed by on or upon: used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.
  • pshaw Indicating disapproval, scoffery, irritation, impatience or disbelief. [from 17th c.]
  • ptooey The sound of spitting.
  • sheesh (euphemistic) An expression of disbelief or exasperation.
  • ugh Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance.

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