Wow

Pronunciation

• enPR: wou, IPA: /waʊ̯/
• Rhymes: -aÊŠ

Origin

Attested since the 16th century, of Scottish origin.

Full definition of wow

Interjection

1. An indication of excitement or surprise.
• 1513, Gavin Douglas, Virgil Æneid (translation) vi. Prol. 19:Out on thir wanderand spiritis, wow! thow cryis.
2. An expression of amazement or awe.Wow! How do they do that?
3. Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something.''Wow... I can't believe you would do such a thing."

Synonyms

Derived terms

• wowzer, wowser
• wowsers
• wowzah

Verb

1. (informal) To amaze or awe.He really wowed the audience.

Noun

1. (informal) An exceptionally surprising or unbelievable fact.He did? That's a wow!

Anagrams

• oww