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pish

/pɪʃ/

noun

Meaning

  • A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.

verb

Meaning

  • To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").

  • To express contempt.

adjective

Meaning

  • Of poor quality; very bad.

interjection

Meaning

  • Expressing disdain.

Synonyms

bah,
feh,
meh,
pht,
poh,
pooh,
pshaw