whew
About 0.30 uses per million words.
Meaning
- interjection An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
Whew! That box weighs a ton!
- interjection An expression of amazement or surprise.
- verb To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.
- verb To bustle about.
Similar words
oof ooh whoa wow yuk yuck ick phew ugh pipe
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Word family
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