whew

Meanings

1. 1
   intj

   used to express relief, exhaustion, or the release of tension

   Whew, we reached the station just before the last train left.

2. 2
   intj

   used to express amazement, surprise, or strong admiration

   Whew, that was the closest match I have ever seen.

An imitative exclamation representing a forceful breath or whistle. Its written form has varied, but the sound naturally came to mark a release of tension and then, by extension, surprise or amazement.

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