Definition of "phew" [phew]

• Used to express relief, fatigue, surprise, or disgust. (interjection)

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• "Goodreads manages to keep me updated with your shelf, and phew, that is one hell of a shelf! on June 19, 2009 at 2: 16 pm | Reply Lauren"
• "You want to join in on the worlds collective "phew" and "YAY", I know...but let's look at today's M.i."
• "I was like, "phew" then it was our stop and we got off and laughed our heads off."