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Definition of whew

whew

/wjuː/
whew
Plural:whews
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• interjection

1

Used to express relief, tiredness, surprise, or reaction to extreme heat after an effort or narrow escape.

Example

"Whew, I am so glad we caught the train before the doors closed."

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• noun

1

A vocalized, half-whistled sound of exhalation expressing relief, exhaustion, or astonishment.

Example

"He let out a loud whew as he set the heavy moving boxes down on the porch."

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• Rhymes for whew

• Nearby Words

whet
whether
whetstone
whew
whey
which
whichever

Word Origin & Etymology

An imitative formation representing the sound of a forceful, whistling exhalation of breath, recorded in English since the late 16th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whew. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whew
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