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wow (wo̵u)

interjection

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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