whew

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /hwjuː/, /fjuː/ Rhymes: -uː Homophone: phew === Etymology 1 === ==== Interjection ==== whew An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief. An expression of amazement or surprise. ===== Synonyms ===== (expressing relief of tension): phew (expressing surprise): wow ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Related terms ===== whoa wow ===== Translations ===== ==== Verb ==== whew (third-person singular simple present whews, present participle whewing, simple past and past participle whewed) (UK, Scotland, dialect) To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover. ==== See also ==== whewee === Etymology 2 === ==== Verb ==== whew (third-person singular simple present whews, present participle whewing, simple past and past participle whewed) (intransitive, UK, dialect) To bustle about. ===== Translations =====