PU
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Meaning · English
Alternative form of P U; expression used when encountering a displeasing smell; exaggerated pronunciation of pew.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
IMO, this stinks. PU.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “PU” mean?
Alternative form of P U; expression used when encountering a displeasing smell; exaggerated pronunciation of pew.
Is “PU” formal or informal?
PU is generally slang.