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pish
/pɪʃ/
noun 2verb 2intj 1adj 1
Definitions
intj
1
Expressing disdain.
noun
1
A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.
2
Synonym of pish posh (“nonsense, poppycock”).
verb
1
To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").
2
To express contempt.
Piſh for thee, Iſland dogge: thou prickeard cur of Iſland.
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