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pish

The correct spelling is pish.

How to pronounce pish

noun

IPA: /pɪʃ/

Say it like: Pis-h

The correct spelling is pish. A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.

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Meanings

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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