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whew

interjection

  1. expressing relief
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /hwjuː/ / /fjuː/

intj

  1. An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.

    (from strenuous labour) Whew! That box weighs a ton!

    (from intense concern) Whew! Thank goodness youʼre safe! I thought something terrible had happened to you!

  2. An expression of amazement or surprise.

    Now I must be off. Whew, it's as cold as the North Pole. Which way is the wind blowing?

verb

  1. To bustle about.