fy — meaning in English

English meaning

• bad adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
• 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."
• phew interjection Used to express relief after tension or effort.
• yuck interjection Used to express disgust, especially at a taste, smell, or sight.

Senses

fy is used for these senses in English:

• bad Used to scold a misbehaving child or pet.
• fie (archaic) Sometimes followed by on or upon: used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.
• phew Used to show disgust.

bad — full definition

1. adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
2. adj Morally wrong or wicked.
3. adj Not functioning correctly, spoiled, or faulty.
4. adj Severe or serious in degree.
5. adj Informally, excellent, impressive, or admirably tough (a slang meaning that flips the usual sense).

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