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Pish

/pɪʃ/

A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.

📖 Definitions of "Pish"

noun
  1. 1

    A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.

verb
  1. 1

    To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").

  2. 2

    To express contempt.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of poor quality; very bad.

interjection
  1. 1

    Expressing disdain.

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