pooh-pooh theory

English

Noun

pooh-pooh theory (plural pooh-pooh theories)

  1. A speculative theory that human language originated from emotional exclamations of pain, pleasure, surprise, etc.
    Coordinate terms: bow-wow theory, ding-dong theory, ta-ta theory, yo-he-ho theory

Usage notes

Originally intended to ridicule the theory.

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