Puh-leeze


interjection
1.
a humorous spelling of the emphatic pronunciation of please, suggesting the speaker’s exasperation
interjection

please!; an expression of indignation, disbelief, or scorn; also written puh-lease, puh-leez
Examples

You’re going to teach me how to ice skate? Puh-leeze!
Word Origin

alteration of please
Usage Note

informal

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