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Near-miss exclamation
Answer for the clue "Near-miss exclamation ", 4 letters:
whew
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Word definitions for whew in dictionaries
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
exclamation of astonishment, etc., early 15c., a whistling sound, of imitative origin.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
interj. 1 An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief. 2 An expression of amazement or surprise. vb. (context UK Scotland dialect English) To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover. ...
Usage examples of whew.
Hell, I've seen a stuffed bear in the museum and I just thought you meant they'd be a little - but whew!
The place looked like a tuna melt left too long in the oven, and the smell, whew, worse then a wino's kiss.