Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wou]
- /waʊ/
- /waʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wou]
- /waʊ/
Definitions of wow word
- verb with object wow to gain an enthusiastic response from; thrill. 1
- noun wow Audio. a slow wavering of pitch in sound recording or reproducing equipment caused by uneven speed of the turntable or the tape. Compare flutter (def 12). 1
- noun wow Scot. and North England Dialect. a howl, wail, bark, whine, or mew. 1
- verb without object wow Scot. and North England Dialect. to howl, wail, bark, whine, or mew. 1
- noun wow Expressing astonishment or admiration. 1
- interjection wow amazing! 1
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Origin of wow
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; perhaps identical with Scots wow! exclamation of surprise or admiration
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Wow
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wow popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for wow
noun wow
- winner — a person or thing that wins; victor.
- smash — to break to pieces with violence and often with a crashing sound, as by striking, letting fall, or dashing against something; shatter: He smashed the vase against the wall.
- triumph — the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest.
- sensation — the operation or function of the senses; perception or awareness of stimuli through the senses.
- knockout — Informal. a person or thing overwhelmingly attractive, appealing, or successful.
interjection wow
verb wow
- amuse — If something amuses you, it makes you want to laugh or smile.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- charm — Charm is the quality of being pleasant or attractive.
- entertain — Provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
Antonyms for wow
noun wow
- flop — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
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