whew
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 13
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 4
/hwjuː/
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/hwjuː/ · /fjuː/
Definition of whew
4 senses · 2 parts of speech
intj
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An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
“(from strenuous labour) Whew! That box weighs a ton!”
“(from intense concern) Whew! Thank goodness youʼre safe! I thought something terrible had happened to you!”
“(from fear of being seen) Whew! That cop didnʼt see me! That was a close call!”
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intj
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An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
“(from strenuous labour) Whew! That box weighs a ton!”
“(from intense concern) Whew! Thank goodness youʼre safe! I thought something terrible had happened to you!”
“(from fear of being seen) Whew! That cop didnʼt see me! That was a close call!”
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An expression of amazement or surprise.
“Now I must be off. Whew, it's as cold as the North Pole. Which way is the wind blowing?”
verb
- (Scotland, UK, dialectal)To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.
- (UK, dialectal, intransitive)To bustle about.
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