intj

pish

pihsh

Pish (intj) means used to express disdain or dismissal. Example: “Pish," she said, waving off his excuse.”

intj

Used to express disdain or dismissal.

""Pish," she said, waving off his excuse."

verb

To express contempt or dismiss something as nonsense.

"He pished at the idea of working overtime for free."

How to use pish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way of saying "nonsense" or showing you don't believe or respect something.

When to use it

Rather dated and literary; you'll mostly meet it in older novels or plays.

Word forms

more pish comparative, pished past tense, pishes plural, pishes singular, most pish superlative

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Etymology

An expressive, imitative interjection, possibly related to Scots pish ("piss").

Rhymes for pish

ish fish dish wish Tish bish swish shish Trish Krish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pish” mean?

The word “pish” means used to express disdain or dismissal. In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of saying "nonsense" or showing you don't believe or respect something.

How do you pronounce “pish”?

“Pish” is pronounced pihsh (/pɪʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pish” in a sentence?

Here is “pish” used in a sentence: “"Pish," she said, waving off his excuse.”

What part of speech is “pish”?

Depending on how it is used, “pish” can be an intj and a verb.

How many meanings does “pish” have?

“Pish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to express disdain or dismissal.