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Pff (intj) means a short exhaled sound expressing annoyance, disbelief, or dismissal. Example: “Pff, as if that excuse would work," she muttered.”
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A short exhaled sound expressing annoyance, disbelief, or dismissal.
""Pff, as if that excuse would work," she muttered."
How to use pff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dismissive puffing noise people make to show they don't believe or don't care about something.
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"_____, as if that excuse would work," she muttered.
Etymology
Onomatopoeic — imitating a short puff of breath.
Frequently asked questions
What does “pff” mean?
The word “pff” means a short exhaled sound expressing annoyance, disbelief, or dismissal. In plain terms, a dismissive puffing noise people make to show they don't believe or don't care about something.
How do you pronounce “pff”?
“Pff” is pronounced pf (/p͡fː/ in IPA).
How do you use “pff” in a sentence?
Here is “pff” used in a sentence: “"Pff, as if that excuse would work," she muttered.”
What part of speech is “pff”?
“Pff” is an intj.
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