wow

Meanings

• Interjection

  An expression of amazement, admiration, or joy.

  - "I saw a beautiful sunset and wow, it took my breath away."
  - "The magician's trick left the audience in wows."

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Pronunciation

1. /waʊ̯/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=872810"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wow
now , show , flow

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Variants

List of all variants of wow that leads to same result
wow , wows , wowed , wowing

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Etymology

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An exclamation of admiration, surprise, or wonder, originated from the Scandinavian language 'vau' or 'wow', meaning 'great' or 'marvel'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wow' was first used in the 1960s by computer programmers to express surprise or disbelief when encountering unexpected results.

2. In the video game 'World of Warcraft', the term 'wow' is used as an acronym for 'Wonderful, Old World'.

3. The term 'wow' has been used as a measure of internet traffic, with a 'wow factor' referring to a significant increase in web traffic.

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Related Concepts

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1. Awe: A feeling of wonder, reverence, or fear, often inspired by something vast or extraordinary.

2. Admiration: A feeling of deep respect and approval for someone or something.

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Culture

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Wow has been used extensively in various forms of media, literature, and art to express awe, admiration, and surprise. It is a universal expression that transcends language and cultural boundaries.

How to Memorize "wow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a beautiful sunset or a stunning work of art that leaves you in a state of wonder and amazement. Close your eyes and imagine the scene in detail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wow' with feelings of amazement, admiration, and joy. Imagine yourself experiencing something truly remarkable and exclaiming 'wow' in response.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'wow' with a vivid image or phrase that represents the feeling of amazement and wonder.

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