Pooh
/puː/noun
An interjection expressing contempt, impatience, disbelief, or disgust; also an informal word for feces.
Did you know?“Pooh” has two largely separate histories: the interjection is an expressive sound, while the feces sense is probably nursery language; neither comes from an ancient occult term.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
pou
“An expressive cry, probably used to show disgust, contempt, or impatience”
16th Century
English
pugh
“An exclamation of disdain or rejection; spelling varied widely”
17th Century
English
pooh
“A conventional interjection expressing contempt, disbelief, or disgust”
19th Century
English
pooh
“Also recorded as childish or euphemistic language for feces”
Modern English
English
pooh
“An interjection of dismissal or disgust, and an informal term for feces”