pfft

Sound of scorn

Pfft is an interjection representing a dismissive sound made by briefly expelling air through closed lips.

It conveys contempt, skepticism, or the sense that something is unimpressive or unworthy of serious consideration.

Pfft, that's nothing to worry about.

The spelling varies—sometimes pft or phfft—but all capture the same breathy, scornful exhalation.

disdain

contempt

Disdainful disregard

condescension · haughtiness · supercilious · snooty · belittlement · disparagement · mockery · ridicule · sarcasm · scoff

dismissal

brushoff

Abrupt, curt rejection

ignore · rebuff · snub · spurn · rejection · neglect · overlook · wave-off · eye-roll · unimpressed

deflation

fizzle

Fail after promising start

  • hissSharp sibilant sound
  • whooshRushing air sound
  • leakEscape through a breach

puncture · flat · escape · sputter · release · wheeze · balloon · tire · airbed · blow-out

skepticism

doubt

Lack of firm belief

distrust · suspicion · dubiousness · questioning · unconvinced · misgivings · wariness · side-eye · please

raspberry

sputter

Emit irregular popping sounds

teasing · childish · playful · blowing · spit-take

Categories
Opposites
dismissiveness vs enthusiasm

pfftwow

Cry of amazement

amazing · applause · bravo · impressive · fantastic

deflation vs inflation

pfftwhoosh

Rushing air sound

boom · bang · pop · inflate · swell

disbelief vs conviction

pfftabsolutely

Completely, without exception

exactly · indeed · amen · totally · definitely

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G