Definition of phew

phew    

interjection

• transcription of the similar-sounding sigh or exclamation of relief.

  Phew! That was a close one.

  • See more words with the same meaning: exclamations (list of).

  Last edited on Sep 03 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 17 2011.

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Other terms relating to 'exclamations (list of)':
aight	Definitions include: "alright".
please	Definitions include: exclamation of disbelief.
wowie zowie	Definitions include: exclamation of amazement.
jeez louise	Definitions include: a general exclamation.
bad news Bears	Definitions include: exclamation of disappointment.
-tastic	Definitions include: suffix used to add emphasis to nearly any word.
hell yes	Definitions include: an emphatic "yes".
or what	Definitions include: a solicitation of agreement.
deuce, the	Definitions include: general exclamation.
yeah right	Definitions include: an expression of doubt or disbelief.
dookie salad	Definitions include: exclamation of displeasure.
OK	Definitions include: okay.
bejesus	Definitions include: an expression of surprise or alarm.
spank	Definitions include: to defeat comprehensively.
fo shizzle my nizzle	Definitions include: "fo shizzle my nizzle", i.e. "for sure my nigga".
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lips	Definitions include: the labia.
where it's at	Definitions include: appealing.
swinger	Definitions include: a member of a couple that trades partners with other couples, for the purpose of sexual intercourse.
goolies	Definitions include: Euphemism for testicles.
rat	Definitions include: a derogatory term for females, implying promiscuity.
speed money	Definitions include: a bribery, grease money
chunter	Definitions include: to keep talking unnecessarily.
herky hotel	Definitions include: The crew bunk on an aircraft.
vulture	Definitions include: to take advantage of someone while they're in a severely altered state, especially heavily under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
kitty	Definitions include: female genitalia.

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