pooh-pooh

verb
UK: /ˌpuːˈpuː/
US: /ˌpuːˈpuː/

  1. To express scorn or disapproval; to dismiss something as unimportant or foolish.

    1. She tried to pooh-pooh his concerns about the project.
    2. He tends to pooh-pooh any suggestion that isn't his own idea.

Synonyms

contempt dismiss disregard scorn belittle reject
pooh-pooh noun

  1. An expression of scorn or contempt.

    1. He dismissed her idea with a pooh-pooh.
    2. Her suggestion was met with a chorus of pooh-poohs from the team.
pooh-pooh adjective

  1. Expressing contempt or dismissal.

    1. He gave a pooh-pooh gesture, waving his hand dismissively.
    2. Her pooh-pooh attitude made it hard to collaborate with her on the task.
pooh-pooh interjection

  1. Used to express contemptuous rejection.

    1. "Pooh-pooh," he exclaimed, dismissing the thought.
    2. Pooh-pooh, that's nonsense, she replied with impatience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pooh-pooh" is /ˌpuːˈpuː/ in British English and /ˌpuːˈpuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pooh-pooh": contempt, dismiss, disregard, scorn, belittle, reject.

Example usage of "pooh-pooh": "She tried to pooh-pooh his concerns about the project.". More examples on the page.