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 …
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 …
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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 …
English Equivalent of phrase "Whose face did you see in the …
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 …
Name of the sensation you feel when confronted by the …
Sep 1, 2016 · The word I'm seeking is a word used to describe the feeling you get when confronted with the immensity of nature and how little we are. It's what you get when you …
etymology - The origin of awesomesauce and weak sauce
Jan 20, 2023 · John's awesomesauce weekend in Vegas ended prematurely. And he prayed with such authority that my prayers felt like weak sauce by comparison. How did the words …
politeness - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jun 3, 2022 · After checking the dictionary, I noticed that the usage of "Kindly" in request sentences often expresses a sence of ironic. So I am afraid that my expression might …
Meaning and etymology of "kemosabe" - English Language
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 …