Fy
/faɪ/noun
An archaic interjection expressing disgust, disapproval, or rebuke.
Did you know?“Fy” is a spelling variant of “fie,” an expressive interjection whose exact ultimate origin remains uncertain rather than securely tracing to a magical or demonic root.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
fi
“An interjection expressing disgust, impatience, or disapproval”
14th–15th Century
English
fie
“A conventional cry of rebuke or abhorrence”
Early Modern English
English
fy
“A variant spelling of “fie,” used as an exclamation of disgust”
16th–17th Century
English
fie!
“A forceful verbal rebuke, often used in literature and drama”
Modern English
English
fy
“Archaic or dialectal form of “fie,” now rarely used”