pshaw Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pshaw interjection
Etymology
Of imitative origin.
Definitions
  1. Pish! pooch! -- an exclamation used as an expression of contempt, disdain, dislike, etc. Written also psha.
Pshaw intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To express disgust or contemptuous disapprobation, as by the exclamation " Pshaw!"
    The goodman used regularly to frown and pshaw wherever this topic was touched upon. Sir W. Scott.

Webster 1913