How Do You Spell PISH?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪʃ] (IPA)

The word "Pish" is commonly used as an interjection to express contempt or annoyance. Its spelling might seem tricky, but it follows a basic phonetic pattern in English. The IPA transcription for "pish" is /pɪʃ/, which indicates that the first sound is a voiceless bilabial plosive /p/, followed by a voiceless palato-alveolar fricative /ʃ/. This means that the "sh" sound is formed by combining the position of the tongue for "s" with the sound of "h". Remember, when in doubt, consult the International Phonetic Alphabet!

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Conjugate verb
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PISH Meaning and Definition

  1. Pish is an interjection used to express disbelief, dismissal, or contempt towards something. This term is primarily used in Scottish dialects and British English, particularly in informal contexts. It is often uttered as a response to statements or ideas that are considered ridiculous, nonsensical, or unworthy of consideration.

    Pish can also be used as a verb, synonymous with "to dismiss" or "to call into question the validity of." For example, if someone presents an outlandish claim or theory, one might respond by saying, "Pish, that's nonsense!" This verb form suggests a sense of negation, rejection, or opposition.

    The origins of pish can be traced back to the Scottish dialects and its usage has subsequently spread to other English-speaking regions. Pish is considered a colloquial and informal term, and while it may be understood by individuals familiar with British and Scottish English, it may not be widely recognized in other dialects.

    Overall, pish is an expression used to convey disbelief or contemptuous dismissal towards something. It showcases a certain level of incredulity or rejection, often indicating that the speaker finds an idea or statement to be absurd, ridiculous, or unworthy of serious consideration.

  2. • An exclamation of contempt.
    • An interjection of contempt, equivalent to "hold your tongue".

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PISH

  • 0ish
  • pizh
  • pieh
  • piwh
  • pisb
  • pisj
  • lpish
  • p-ish
  • 0pish
  • p0ish
  • pjish
  • pijsh
  • pkish
  • piksh
  • p9ish
  • pi9sh
  • p8ish
  • pi8sh
  • piash
  • pizsh
  • piszh
  • pixsh
  • pisxh
  • pidsh
  • pisdh
  • piesh
  • piseh
  • piwsh
  • piswh
  • pisgh
  • pishg
  • pisbh
  • pishb
  • pisnh
  • pishn
  • pisjh
  • pishj
  • pisuh
  • pishu
  • pisyh
  • ipsh
  • psih
  • pihs
  • piish
  • pissh
  • pishh
  • Pi3h
  • Piqh
  • pi sh
  • pis h

Etymology of PISH

The word "pish" is derived from the Middle English word "pissen", which itself originated from the Old English word "pissian". These terms were both related to the act of urinating. Over time, "pish" came to be used as an interjection expressing irritability, contempt, or disbelief.

Conjugate verb Pish

CONDITIONAL

I would pish
you would pish
he/she/it would pish
we would pish
they would pish

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be pishing
you would be pishing
he/she/it would be pishing
we would be pishing
they would be pishing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pish
you would have pish
he/she/it would have pish
we would have pish
they would have pish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been pishing
you would have been pishing
he/she/it would have been pishing
we would have been pishing
they would have been pishing

FUTURE

I will pish
you will pish
he/she/it will pish
we will pish
they will pish

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be pishing
you will be pishing
he/she/it will be pishing
we will be pishing
they will be pishing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pished
you will have pished
he/she/it will have pished
we will have pished
they will have pished

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been pishing
you will have been pishing
he/she/it will have been pishing
we will have been pishing
they will have been pishing

IMPERATIVE

you pish
we let´s pish

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pish

PAST

I pished
you pished
he/she/it pished
we pished
they pished

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pishing
you were pishing
he/she/it was pishing
we were pishing
they were pishing

PAST PARTICIPLE

pished

PAST PERFECT

I had pished
you had pished
he/she/it had pished
we had pished
they had pished

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pishing
you had been pishing
he/she/it had been pishing
we had been pishing
they had been pishing

PRESENT

I pish
you pish
he/she/it pishes
we pish
they pish

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pishing
you are pishing
he/she/it is pishing
we are pishing
they are pishing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pishing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pished
you have pished
he/she/it has pished
we have pished
they have pished

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pishing
you have been pishing
he/she/it has been pishing
we have been pishing
they have been pishing

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