PISH

pish

Noun

  1. A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.

Verb

  1. To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").
  2. To express contempt.
    1606 - , act ii, scene 1
    Pish for thee, Iceland dog! thou prick-ear'd cur of Iceland!

Interjection

  1. An expression of disdain.


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