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English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Interjection
whew
- 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!
- An expression of amazement or surprise.
Synonyms
- (expressing relief of tension): phew
- (expressing surprise): wow
Derived terms
Translations
an expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension
an expression of amazement or surprise
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Verb
whew (third-person singular simple present whews, present participle whewing, simple past and past participle whewed)
- (UK, Scotland, dialect) To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.
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Etymology 2
Verb
whew (third-person singular simple present whews, present participle whewing, simple past and past participle whewed)
- (intransitive, UK, dialect) To bustle about.
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