Standard Lemma guide

pff

intj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /p͡fː/
  • [p͡ɸː]
  • [ʙ̥͡ɸː]
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

intj

Meaning 1

An expression of annoyance or disappointment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

intj

Meaning 2

A dismissive response to a ridiculous comment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • My doctor advised me to drink less. Pff, if only it were so easy.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

intj

Meaning 3

The sound made whilst blowing a raspberry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

intj

Meaning 4

The sound of stifled laughter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Onomatopoeic

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: pff — An expression of disappointment
  • French: pff — An expression of disappointment
  • Polish: pff — An expression of disappointment
  • Russian: пфф (pff) — An expression of disappointment
  • Russian: мда (mda) — An expression of disappointment
  • Russian: нда (nda) — An expression of disappointment