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Meaning of whoa

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

whoa

Pronunciation:/wəʊ//woʊ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To attempt to slow (an animal) by crying "whoa".

interjection

Definitions

  1. Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.

    Example: Whoa, Nelly!

  2. An expression of surprise.

    Example: Whoa, are you serious?

  3. Used as a meaningless filler in song lyrics.