Crossword clues for phooey
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
phooey
expression of contempt, 1929, from Yiddish, from German pfui (attested in English from 1866); popularized by Walter Winchell. Phoo "vocalic gesture expressing contemptuous rejection" is recorded from 1640s.
Wiktionary
phooey
interj. An expression of disgust, rejection, or disappointment.
Usage examples of "phooey".
He becomes Hong Kong Phooey, a superhero dog who thinks he saves the day with these very cool karate chops.