May 15, 2003

pffft

interj.

[IRC] A metamorphic expletive which can be used to convey emotion, particularly shock or surprise, disgust or anger. The amplitude of the reaction can be measured by counting intermediary fs. For example:

<jrandom> someone stole my hotdog
<fred> pffft

<frodo> Cthulhu stole my hotdog
<joe> pffffffffffffft!

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:35 AM

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