whoa

Meanings

• Interjection

  An interjection expressing surprise, excitement, or warning.

  - "Whoa, look at that sunset!"
  - "Whoa, be careful, the road is slippery!"

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Pronunciation

1. /woʊ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

giddap , giddyup

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Variants

List of all variants of whoa that leads to same result
whoa , whoaed , whoaing , whoas

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally an expression of surprise or admiration, probably derived from various Old English words meaning 'to draw rein' or 'to halt'.

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Trivia

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1. Whoa is not an acronym.

2. Whoa is used in various forms of martial arts as a command to stop or halt.

3. Whoa is also used in surfing to indicate that a wave is approaching.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exclamation: Whoa is an exclamation used to express strong emotions.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'whoa' is often used in various forms of media, such as movies, music, and literature, to express surprise, excitement, or warning.

How to Memorize "whoa"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse rearing back and coming to a sudden halt. This image can help you remember the meaning of 'whoa' as an expression of surprise or warning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whoa' with the sound of a car screeching to a halt or the sudden stop of a rollercoaster. This association can help you remember the meaning of 'whoa' as an expression of surprise or warning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Whoa, horses halt suddenly' to help you remember the meaning of 'whoa' as an expression of surprise or warning.

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