Definition of phew
phew 
interjection
- exclamation of relief.
Phew! That was a close one.
- See more words with the same meaning: exclamations (list of).
Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 17 2011.
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Other terms relating to 'exclamations (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: "no". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of unhappiness. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of congratulations. | |
| Definitions include: a greeting. | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation uttered before lifting something. | |
| Definitions include: "many thanks". | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of unhappiness. | |
| Definitions include: "Are you telling me the truth?" or "I'm telling you the truth." | |
| Definitions include: on schedule, under control, with necessary preconditions met, etc. | |
| Definitions include: statement of agreement. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of disbelief. | |
| Definitions include: angry retort. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of disgust. | |
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| Definitions include: to be performing poorly at one of one's main skills. | |
| Definitions include: Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana) | |
| Definitions include: originated when people in the tri state area would get cut in the face, usually by gang members. | |
| Definitions include: a half-erect penis. | |
| Definitions include: when a person confuses their right and left, used to mockingly inform them. | |
| Definitions include: a quiet clap, originating at golf competitions, whereby one pats the base of one palm lightly with the fingers of the other hand. Used because it is quieter than "normal" claps. | |
| Definitions include: in a computing user interface, to present something to the user. | |
| Definitions include: a non-serious motor vehicle accident, especially one in which damage (if any) is limited to fenders. | |
| Definitions include: a dosage of Methaqualone. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent, cool. |
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