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whew Definition

whew (hwyo̵̅o̅, hyo̵̅o̅)

used to express variously relief, surprise, dismay, or disgust: an exclamation or a sharp breathing sound

Etymology: echoic

whew Synonyms

whew

interj.

phew, well, my goodness, golly, gosh, gee whiz, dear me, goodness, goodness gracious, for heaven's sake.

Browse dictionary entries near whew

  1. ‹ whetstone
  2. ‹ whether or not
  3. ‹ whether
  4. ‹ whet
  5. ‹ wherry
  6. ‹ wherewithal
  7. ‹ wherewith
  8. ‹ wherever
  9. ‹ whereupon
  10. ‹ whereunto
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