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wow¹ Definition

wow (wo̵u)

used variously to express surprise, wonder, pleasure, pain, etc.

noun

Slang a remarkable, successful, exciting, etc. person or thing

transitive verb

Slang to be a great success with; arouse enthusiasm in

wow² Definition

wow (wo̵u)

noun

a distortion in reproduced sound resulting from slow variations in the speed of the turntable, tape, etc. in either recording or playing

Etymology: echoic

wow* Synonyms

wow*

v.

triumph, overcome, be a success; see succeed 1.

wow Usage Examples

Object

  • crowd: Also on stage were the Barking & Dagenham Youth Dance Group who wowed the crowd with their dance routine.
  • audience: The band wowed the audience with their brand of rap ultimately slamming the audience with their chart hit ' ' Where Is The Love?
  • critic: Their highly idiosyncratic, stylish and exhilarating body of work, including the The Big Lebowski, has wowed critics and public alike.
  • fan: Most Haunted star Richard Felix wowed paranormal fans - and certainly made his mark.
  • judge: Table Change - This is one that wowed the judges at FISM.
  • guest: Dancers, musicians and even a Chinese Lion flew in to wow the guests.

Converse of object

  • bow: All about Ciara and bow wow and bow ciara dating wow.. .
  • think: We guarantee you will leave thinking wow that was one hell of a weekend to remember!
  • say: Lyndsey Randall Basingstoke All I can say is... wow!

Adjective modifier

  • like: I was like, wow, that's really cool!
  • big: Royal mail gave me some free stamps ( big wow ) and when I complained the second time, they extended my re-direction!

Modifies a noun

  • futon: Are about wow futon cover all futon cover with.
  • villa: Wow factor villas, understated villas, contemporary villas, homey villas.
  • factor: Juice gave me back the ' wow factor ' about feeling good about myself.
  • bow: Cancer screening for dogs makes a wow bow in Bedfordshire An innovative cancer screen for dogs has made a wow bow in Bedfordshire.

Modifying Another Word

  • again: SALTEX GOLD FOR GLENDALE Glendale have once again wowed at Saltex.
  • really: We can bring a professional orchestra to really wow your clients.

Noun used with modifier

bow: AND... AL AND THE BLACK CATS, bow wow wow!

Possessives

factor: The best thing about working at the Sports Village is the ' wow ' factor.

Used with why or when

what: Views: 158 Posted By new fans wow what night!

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