flûte
What it means
Very mild exclamation of annoyance.
Literally “flute”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “floot”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
A euphemism; the instrument sense is neutral.
How strong is it? 1/5 · Mild
A euphemism; the instrument sense is neutral. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.
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