bah

bah · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    An exclamation expressing contempt, annoyance, or dismissal.

Phrases & expressions

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    bah humbug — An exclamation expressing cynical disregard, especially toward Christmas festivities.

Related words

See also: humbug, nonsense, pah
Synonyms: humbug, pah, pshaw

Etymology

Imitative; expressing dismissive contempt. Popularized by Charles Dickens in "A Christmas Carol" (1843) with the phrase "Bah! Humbug!"