Why do we say pee yew?
1) It’s a shortened term for puteo, which is Latin for “to stink, be redolent, or smell bad.” I actually called a professor of Latin at the University of Florida to verify this one. 2) It’s actually spelled “piu,” but is often pronounced as “pee-yew”. It’s root is the Indo-European word “pu,” meaning to rot or decay.
How to spell pee ew?
The Oxford English Dictionary says the exclamation has been spelled many different ways since it first showed up in 1604: “pue,” “peuh,” “peugh,” “pyoo,” and “pew.” The word is pronounced PYOO, but it’s often stretched into two syllables for emphasis: pee-YOO.
What does it mean when people say pu?
If your friend, loved one, or family has messaged ‘pu’ to you on Snapchat or any of your favourite social media platforms this means: pop up.
How do you spell Pew smelly?
According to this grammar blog the OED has the main listing under pew. The Oxford English Dictionary says the exclamation has been spelled many different ways since it first showed up in 1604: “pue,” “peuh,” “peugh,” “pyoo,” and “pew.” p.u. An exclamtion denoting the presence a vile or unpleasant odor.
What does PU mean in texting slang?
The term PU commonly translates to “pop up”. It is usually used on social media when that person wants you, or anyone, to message them. For example, someone might post “So bored, someone PU!”
How do you spell pew like stinky?
The Oxford English Dictionary says the exclamation has been spelled many different ways since it first showed up in 1604: “pue,” “peuh,” “peugh,” “pyoo,” and “pew.” p.u. An exclamtion denoting the presence a vile or unpleasant odor. “P.U.,” either use deodorant or keep your arms down!
How do you spell peace like piece of cake?
of a piece, of the same kind; harmonious; consistent. Also, of one piece. 3. piece of cake, Informal.
What is phew phew?
1 —used to express relief or fatigue. 2 —used to express disgust at or as if at an unpleasant odor.
What does SFS mean in text?
snap for snap
SFS stands for “snap for snap,” “shoutout for shoutout” or “spam for spam.”
What does PU mean in texting?
What is the phrase a piece of cake?
: something easily done : cinch, breeze.