pish

[pɪʃ]

pish Definition

  • 1to express contempt or disagreement
  • 2to make a hissing sound like that of escaping gas

Using pish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She pished at the suggestion of going to the party.

  • Example

    The kettle pished as it boiled.

  • Example

    He pished in frustration when he saw the long queue.

pish Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with pish

  • pish and tush

    an expression of impatience or disbelief

    Example

    Pish and tush! That's not true.

  • to go away or leave

    Example

    Pish off, I don't want to talk to you.

  • an expression of dismissal or contempt for something that is considered trivial or unimportant

    Example

    Pish posh, it's just a minor issue.

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Summary: pish in Brief

The verb 'pish' [pɪʃ] can be used to express contempt or disagreement, as in 'She pished at the suggestion of going to the party.' It can also refer to a hissing sound like that of escaping gas, as in 'The kettle pished as it boiled.' 'Pish' is often used in phrases like 'pish and tush,' an expression of impatience or disbelief, and 'pish posh,' an expression of dismissal or contempt for something trivial.