whoa
Pronunciation:
/wəʊ//woʊ/verb
Definitions
To attempt to slow (an animal) by crying "whoa".
interjection
Definitions
Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.
Example: Whoa, Nelly!
An expression of surprise.
Example: Whoa, are you serious?
Used as a meaningless filler in song lyrics.