pooh-pooh

• Etwas geringschätzig als unbedeutend oder nicht ernst zu nehmen abtun; eine Idee, einen Vorschlag oder eine Sorge verspotten oder verwerfen.

A verb used to express the act of dismissing or belittling an idea, suggestion, or concern as unimportant or unworthy of serious consideration.

1. Express contempt aboutC1informal

   To dismiss or express scorn for an idea, suggestion, or statement.

   Verächtlich abtun

   • He pooh-poohed the idea of taking a different route.
   • She pooh-poohed his concerns about the budget.
   • The critics pooh-poohed the new movie as unoriginal.

   Synonymebelittlederidedismissdisparagemockrejectridiculescorn

   Antonymeacceptapproveembracepraisewelcome

2. Reject with contemptC1informal

   To reject or refuse something in a dismissive or scornful manner.

   Mit Verachtung ablehnen

   • The committee pooh-poohed the proposal without discussion.
   • He pooh-poohed her suggestion to change the schedule.
   • They pooh-poohed the warning signs and proceeded anyway.

   Synonymebelittlederidedisdaindismissdisparagerebuffrejectscornspurn

   Antonymeacceptapproveembraceendorsewelcome