Meaning of the word pooh-pooh in English

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pooh-pooh

US /ˌpuːˈpuː/
UK /ˌpuːˈpuː/

Verb

1.

to express an opinion that an idea or suggestion is silly or not worth considering:

Example:
Some seemingly reasonable people go on vacation and pooh-pooh the idea of wearing sunblock.
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