pssh
Sound of disbelief
Pssh is an interjection expressing dismissal, skepticism, or mild contempt.
It represents the sound of air pushed through nearly closed lips, mimicking a dismissive exhale.
The spelling captures the breathy, sibilant quality of this vocalization.
Pssh, like I care what he thinks.
You think that's expensive? Pssh, you should see what I paid.
It conveys that something is unworthy of serious consideration or that the speaker finds a claim absurd.
Abrupt, dismissive rejection
- whateverExpression of apathy
- eye-rollGesture of exasperation
- wave-offDismissive hand gesture
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
rebuff · rejection · disregard · snub · cold-shoulder · blow-off · ignore · meh
Disposition toward doubt
- doubtLack of firm belief
- incredulityInability to accept something
- scoffMock with disdain
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
side-eye · cynicism · suspicion · distrust · please · come-on
Disdainful disregard
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
ridicule · derision · superiority · snobbery · haughtiness · put-down · belittling · unimpressed
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- fed-upOut of patience
eye-roll · sigh · agitation · restlessness · done · seriously
brush-off
Abrupt, dismissive rejection
shrug · rebuff · rejection · disregard · snub · cold-shoulder · blow-off · ignore · meh · pfft
skepticism
Disposition toward doubt
- doubtLack of firm belief
- incredulityInability to accept something
- scoffMock with disdain
questioning · side-eye · cynicism · suspicion · distrust · please · come-on
contempt
Disdainful disregard
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
mockery · ridicule · derision · superiority · snobbery · haughtiness · put-down · belittling · unimpressed
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
fed-up · eye-roll · sigh · agitation · restlessness · done · seriously