interjection
- used to represent a short, sharp sound of dismissal, skepticism, or contempt
- used to represent a soft, quick sound like air escaping or a small explosion
Usage: informal; often used to express doubt or disbelief
Usage: informal; onomatopoeia
noun
- a short, sharp sound of dismissal or contempt
Usage: informal
Examples
- Pfft, that's not going to work.
- He made a pfft sound and walked away.
- She responded with a dismissive pfft to his suggestion.
- The tire made a pfft noise as it deflated.
- Pfft! I don't believe that for a second.
- He let out a pfft of disbelief when he heard the news.