How to spell "woah" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
How do I spell the word woah as used in surprise or excitement? Is it similar to wow except for the last w?
Meaning of "whoa" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Some dictionaries define whoa as Stop! while some define it as an expression of surprise/astonishment. Is there such a word as whoa, where did it originate from and what is its actual meaning?
Wow vs Whoa, what is the difference between them in the US?
Often, wow is positive and whoa is negative. Wow is a reaction to a big surprise (I am impressed), and whoa means please stop (which maybe due to my surprise.) However, with irony, I can say "Wow, …
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Common expressions of surprise in American and British English
The OED lists woah as a variant of woa which is a variant of whoa... I don't remember ever seeing the woah spelling (I'd want to pronounce it as two syllables: wo-ah, like Noah) before moving to England …
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Nov 14, 2016 · I'm having a bad day. I have been followed by a velociraptor the entire day. Woah, dude! How many mirrors did you break/ladders did you walk under on your way to work? For black cats, …
verbs - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 10, 2018 · For example, when someone dresses with colorful and flashy clothes and you say "Who are you, Liberace?". Or when someone says something smart and you say "Woah, hold it there, …
What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?
Aug 23, 2014 · Our numbers have a specific two-letter combination that tells us how the number sounds. For example 9th 3rd 301st What do we call these special sounds?
Meaning and etymology of "kemosabe" - English Language & Usage …
Oct 4, 2013 · This article in Slate states: The phrase has stumped scholars and Lone Ranger fans alike for years, and there appears to be no conclusive evidence as to its true definition or its roots. …
What is the origin of the phrase "Heavens to Betsy"?
Jan 23, 2021 · I believe it is primarily an American phrase, used as an exclamation: Heavens to Betsy, no! I would never do such a thing! What is the origin of that phrase? Do we know who Betsy is?