whew
interjectionverbeverbecourant dans les dialogues
- //hwjuː//
- //fjuː//
An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
interjection
- 1
An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
(from strenuous labour) Whew! That box weighs a ton!
(from intense concern) Whew! Thank goodness youʼre safe! I thought something terrible had happened to you!
(from fear of being seen) Whew! That cop didnʼt see me! That was a close call!
- 2
An expression of amazement or surprise.
Now I must be off. Whew, it's as cold as the North Pole. Which way is the wind blowing?
verbe
- 1
To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.
verbe
- 1
To bustle about.
Formes
- passé
- whewed
- participe passé
- whewed
- participe présent
- whewing
- 3ᵉ personne du singulier
- whews
whew · An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
which · What, of those mentioned or implied.whichever · Which ever; emphatic form of 'which'.whiff · A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.