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Pashaw
Hi,
I'm interested in the popular usage of the work Pashaw. When I look up the word I'm told to refer to the word Pasha, which is defined as a title for military and civil officers, especially in Turkey and northern Africa. However, in typical use I see the word used in a context so that it seems that people are saying, "***!" What is the common English definition of Pashaw?
Thanks,
Ed Stuart
I'm interested in the popular usage of the work Pashaw. When I look up the word I'm told to refer to the word Pasha, which is defined as a title for military and civil officers, especially in Turkey and northern Africa. However, in typical use I see the word used in a context so that it seems that people are saying, "***!" What is the common English definition of Pashaw?
Thanks,
Ed Stuart
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[nq:1]Hi, I'm interested in the popular usage of the work Pashaw. When I look up the word I'm told to ... " What is the common English definition of Pashaw?
- [nq:1]Hi, I'm interested in the popular usage of the work Pashaw.
- When I look up the word I'm told to ...
- " What is the common English definition of Pashaw?
- Thanks, Ed Stuart[/nq] Try the spelling "pshaw".
- Webster's online says the initial consonant is silent.
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[nq:1]Hi, I'm interested in the popular usage of the work Pashaw. When I look up the word I'm told to ... so that it seems that people are saying, "***!" What is the common English definition of Pashaw? Thanks, Ed Stuart[/nq]
Try the spelling "pshaw". Webster's online says the initial consonant is silent.
Try the spelling "pshaw". Webster's online says the initial consonant is silent.
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[nq:1]Hi, I'm interested in the popular usage of the work Pashaw. When I look up the word I'm told to ... in a context so that it seems that people are saying, "***!" What is the common English definition of Pashaw?[/nq]
Your spelling is slightly off:
(COD11)
pshaw /pSO;, SO;/
· *exclam.* /dated or humorous/ an expression of contempt or impatience.
(SOED5)
pshaw, inter
Your spelling is slightly off:
(COD11)
pshaw /pSO;, SO;/
· *exclam.* /dated or humorous/ an expression of contempt or impatience.
(SOED5)
pshaw, inter
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[nq:1]Hi, I'm interested in the popular usage of the work Pashaw. When I look up the word I'm told to ... in a context so that it seems that people are saying, "***!" What is the common English definition of Pashaw?[/nq]
The English word is "pshaw" or "p'shaw". M-W offers:
One entry found for pshaw.
Main Entry: pshaw
Pronunciation: 'sho
Function: interjection
used to e
The English word is "pshaw" or "p'shaw". M-W offers:
One entry found for pshaw.
Main Entry: pshaw
Pronunciation: 'sho
Function: interjection
used to e
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[nq:1]Hi, I'm interested in the popular usage of the work Pashaw. When I look up the word I'm told to ... in a context so that it seems that people are saying, "***!" What is the common English definition of Pashaw?[/nq]
Perhaps you should be looking for pshaw.
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
Perhaps you should be looking for pshaw.
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
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[nq:2]What is the common English definition of Pashaw?[/nq]
[nq:1]The English word is "pshaw" or "p'shaw". M-W offers: One entry found for pshaw. Main Entry: pshaw Pronunciation: 'sho Function: interjection used to express irritation, disapproval, contempt, or disbelief[/nq]
The COD states quite correctly:
pshaw
exclam. dated or humorous: an expression of contempt or impatience.
[nq:1]The English word is "pshaw" or "p'shaw". M-W offers: One entry found for pshaw. Main Entry: pshaw Pronunciation: 'sho Function: interjection used to express irritation, disapproval, contempt, or disbelief[/nq]
The COD states quite correctly:
pshaw
exclam. dated or humorous: an expression of contempt or impatience.
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