Etymology of pish

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noun

A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds. · Any sibilant sound; a fizz. · Synonym of pish posh (“nonsense, poppycock”).

intj

Expressing disdain.

adj

Of poor quality; very bad.

verb

To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh"). · To express contempt.

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Expressive; perhaps partly from Scots pish (“piss”).

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