Pish

Full definition of pish

Interjection

1. An expression of disdain.

Noun

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

Verb

1. To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").
2. To express contempt.1606 - William Shakespeare, act ii, scene 1Pish for thee, Iceland dog! thou prick-ear'd cur of Iceland!

Usage notes

Most commonly found in the gerund or present participle pishing.

Anagrams

• hips , HIPs
• phis
• ship