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wow

noun verb interjection

Anything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc.

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
W
Ends with
W
Contains
O
Scrabble score
9

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/waʊ̯/ /waʊ̯/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Anything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc.

    “He did? That's a wow!”

verb

  1. To amaze or awe.

    “He really wowed the audience.”

interjection

  1. An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.

  2. An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.

    “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.”

noun

  1. (audio) A relatively slow form of flutter (pitch variation) which can affect both gramophone records and tape recorders.

In context

Example Sentences

He did? That's a wow!
He really wowed the audience.
Wow! How do they do that?
Wow... I can't believe you would do such a thing.
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