pooh-pooh

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le mépris ou le rejet d'une idée, d'une proposition ou d'une inquiétude en la considérant comme sans importance ou ne méritant pas d'être prise au sérieux.

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.

   dédaigner, faire fi de

   • 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.

   Synonymesbelittlederidedismissdisparagemockrejectridiculescorn

   Antonymesacceptapproveembracepraisewelcome

2. Reject with contemptC1informal

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

   rejeter avec mépris

   • 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.

   Synonymesbelittlederidedisdaindismissdisparagerebuffrejectscornspurn

   Antonymesacceptapproveembraceendorsewelcome