puwe

Middle English

Noun

puwe

  1. alternative form of pewe

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

Onomatopoeic from the sound of spitting. See also Spanish pche and English ptui.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /puˈe/ [ˈpwɛ]
  • Rhymes: -e
  • Syllabification: pu‧we

Interjection

puwé! (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜓᜏᜒ)

  1. exclamation of irritation, disgust, contempt, or rejection: ptui
    Synonym: tse

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Etymology

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Noun

puwe f

  1. spoke (of a wheel)
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