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wowser

/ˈwaʊzə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A lout or similar disruptive person.
  2. One with strong moral views against excessive consumption of alcohol, gambling, pornography, etc., who seeks to promulgate those views.
  3. An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
  4. An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.
  5. Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something.
  6. Something of great interest or beauty.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data