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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWhew
/hjuː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Used to express relief after a tense, difficult, or dangerous situation.
"Whew, I am glad that presentation is finally over!" - 2
Used to express astonishment, amazement, or exhaustion from heat or hard work.
"Whew, it is extraordinarily hot outside today."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
An expressive natural exclamation originating in late Middle English as an imitative sound representing a breath of relief, fatigue, or astonishment. It mirrors the physiological expulsion of air when experiencing intense emotion or physical exertion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Whew" is said worldwide
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Ouf
Transliteration: ouf
"Ouf, nous avons eu chaud !"
Puh
Transliteration: puh
"Puh, das war knapp!"
Meno male
Transliteration: meno male
Script: Meno male
"Meno male che è finita!"
Uf
Transliteration: uf
"¡Uf, qué susto me llevé!"
Ufa
Transliteration: ufa
"Ufa, ainda bem que deu tudo certo!"
फ़ू
Transliteration: phoo
"फ़ू, कितनी गर्मी है आज।"
呼
Transliteration: hū
"呼，总算赶上了。"
휴
Transliteration: hyu
"휴, 살았다."
ほっと
Transliteration: hotto
"ほっとした、これで安心だ。"
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