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pfft

/pft/ /pʰft/

Meanings
interjection
Used to signify a sudden ending or disappearance

Examples :

"I thought I had a good chance of winning the race, but my energy went pfft, and I had to stop. "
language communication word exclamation

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration signify

signify verb

/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/

To create a sign out of something.

"The empty classroom signified the end of the school day. "

Illustration afternoon

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

Illustration puffing

puffing verb

/ˈpʌfɪŋ/

To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.

"The old steam train was puffing thick, black smoke as it left the station. "

Illustration sarcasm

sarcasm noun

/ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/

Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.

"Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit."

Illustration winning

winning verb

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

To conquer, defeat.

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

Illustration sudden

sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

Illustration disappearance

disappearance noun

/dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/

The action of disappearing or vanishing.

"The disappearance of the homework assignment from the table was a mystery. "

Illustration finished

finished verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃt/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration thought

thought verb

/θɔːt/ /θɔt/

To ponder, to go over in one's head.

"Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be."

Illustration playing

playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration disagreement

disagreement noun

/dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/

An argument or debate.

"They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise."