piupaut

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Etymology

Onomatopoeic; piu and pau imitate the sound of bells.

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Interjection

piupaut (informal)

  1. Used to indicate that somebody else's opinion means nothing to the speaker.
    "Piupaut lintudirektiiville", otsikoi Helsingin Sanomat pääkirjoituksensa tänään.
    "Forget the bird directive" read the header of Helsingin Sanomat's editorial today.
    Piupaut sinulle!
    I don't care what you say!

Usage notes

  • Usually followed by an indication of who or what is being scorned (in allative case).

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