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.
Disdainful disregard
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- sneerScornful expression
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
haughtiness · supercilious · snooty · belittlement · disparagement · mockery · ridicule · sarcasm
Abrupt, curt rejection
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- whateverExpression of apathy
- disregardWillful lack of attention
- ignoreRefuse to notice
rebuff · snub · spurn · rejection · neglect · overlook · wave-off · eye-roll
Fail after promising start
- hissSharp sibilant sound
- whooshRushing air sound
- leakEscape through a breach
- punctureHole from penetration
flat · escape · sputter · release · wheeze · balloon · tire · airbed
Lack of firm belief
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- incredulityInability to accept something
- cynicismDistrust of human sincerity
- distrustAbsence of confidence
suspicion · dubiousness · questioning · unconvinced · misgivings · wariness · side-eye · please
contempt
Disdainful disregard
condescension · haughtiness · supercilious · snooty · belittlement · disparagement · mockery · ridicule · sarcasm · scoff
brushoff
Abrupt, curt rejection
ignore · rebuff · snub · spurn · rejection · neglect · overlook · wave-off · eye-roll · unimpressed
fizzle
Fail after promising start
puncture · flat · escape · sputter · release · wheeze · balloon · tire · airbed · blow-out
doubt
Lack of firm belief
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- incredulityInability to accept something
- cynicismDistrust of human sincerity
distrust · suspicion · dubiousness · questioning · unconvinced · misgivings · wariness · side-eye · please
sputter
Emit irregular popping sounds
pfftwow
Cry of amazement
amazing · applause · bravo · impressive · fantastic
pfftabsolutely
Completely, without exception
exactly · indeed · amen · totally · definitely