interjection
- used to express disgust, outrage, or indignation
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- Fie! What a terrible thing to say!
- Fie on you for breaking your promise!
- The character in the play cried ‘Fie!’ when she discovered the betrayal.
- ‘Fie, fie!’ exclaimed the old woman at the rude behavior.
- Fie upon such dishonesty!