тьху

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Ukrainian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Onomatopoeic, mimics the sound of spitting.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [tʲxu]
  • Audio:(file)

Interjection

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тьху (tʹxu)

  1. Mimics the sound of spitting.
  2. fie!; for shame!; nuts!; damn it!, dammit! (expresses strong disgust or disappointment)

Further reading

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