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A natural expressive noise of rejection. First attested in the late 17th century.
First known use, by meaning
- from 17th c. Indicating contempt, disgust, irritation, impatience, or disbelief.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Today it means: Indicating contempt, disgust, irritation, impatience, or disbelief. Full definition →
First used 17th c.