Antonyms for pooh pooh

Grammar : Verb

Spell : poo-poo

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpuˈpu

Definition of pooh pooh

Origin : "to dismiss lightly and contemptuously," 1827, a slang reduplication of dismissive expression pooh. Among the many 19th century theories of the origin of language was the Pooh-pooh theory (1860), which held that language grew from natural expressions of surprise, joy, pain, or grief.

As in minimize : verb make smaller; underrate
As in pooh-pooh : verb dismiss
As in bad-mouth : verb to denigrate
As in ridicule : verb make contemptuous fun of something or someone
As in scoff : verb make fun of; despise
As in slight : verb offend, insult
As in belittle : verb detract
As in twit : verb ridicule
As in deprecate : verb belittle, condemn
As in deride : verb make fun of; insult
As in discredit : verb blame, detract from
As in disdain : verb scorn
As in dismiss : verb put out of one's mind
As in disregard : verb ignore; make light of
As in ignore : verb disregard on purpose

Example sentences :

It is, therefore, useless to laugh at or pooh pooh the trouble, or suggest that the sufferer is only humbugging.
Extract from : « Papers on Health » by John Kirk

Mr. Hill, who is quite bewitched about young Hollingford, will say, 'Pooh pooh!
Extract from : « The Late Miss Hollingford » by Rosa Mulholland

Synonyms for pooh pooh

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