Phrase guide

P U

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

An interjection in response to smelling an unpleasant scent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic

Examples

  • What is that awful smell? P U!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Possibly from Spanish fu, an interjection indicating disgust, or from French puer (“to stink”)

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: fu — response to an unpleasant scent
  • Polish: fuj — response to an unpleasant scent
  • Polish: fe — response to an unpleasant scent
  • Russian: фу! (fu) — response to an unpleasant scent