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: abbreviated form of "isn't it". | |
| Definitions include: "no". | |
| Definitions include: "no." | |
| Definitions include: "your". | |
| Definitions include: "all right". | |
| Definitions include: general exclamation. | |
| Definitions include: "fo shizzle my nizzle", i.e. "for sure my nigga". | |
| Definitions include: a phrase indicating approval, excitement, or support; "right on". | |
| Definitions include: an emphatic "yes". | |
| Definitions include: "no". | |
| Definitions include: mean spirited response to someone stating the obvious or a well-known fact; "no duh". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of disgust. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: see No shit, Sherlock. | |
| Definitions include: statement of disbelief. | |
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| Definitions include: a lack of help. | |
| Definitions include: refers to the vaginal region of a woman's body. | |
| Definitions include: A female who performs oral copulation | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical bad place one goes to after/while experiencing defeat, injury, distress, etc. | |
| Definitions include: used to get someone's attention. | |
| Definitions include: a person who watches sports and believes one could do a better job than the players or coaches. | |
| Definitions include: to rap without preparation. | |
| Definitions include: a lot. | |
| Definitions include: to improve. | |
| Definitions include: "co-worker". |
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