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wow

Pronunciation: /waʊ/

The English word “wow” has 9 meanings listed here.

interjection

  1. An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
  2. An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.
  3. Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something.

verb

  1. To amaze or awe.
  2. Of a cat, to mew.
  3. Of a dog, to howl.

noun

  1. Anything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc.
  2. An utterance of "wow".
  3. A relatively slow form of flutter (pitch variation) which can affect both gramophone records and tape recorders.

Etymology

Attested since the 16th century; borrowed from Scots wow; ultimately a natural exclamation.

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