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Date: 1500-1600
Origin: Natural sound

pooh

 interjection
     
pooh
1 British English used when there is a very unpleasant smell [= pew American English]
2 old-fashioned used when you think an idea, suggestion, effort etc is stupid or not very good:
Pooh! You can't finish that paper by tomorrow.
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