phew
/fjuː
/ /fjʊ /exclamation informal
Expressing a strong reaction of relief, or of disgust at a smell: phew, what a year!...
- But it went well, phew, and it was great to see how much my presentation and Japanese has improved in 8 months.
- The major decisions in life have already been taken - phew.
- A couple of uninstalls and reinstalls fixed the problem - phew.
Origin
Early 17th century: imitative of puffing.