Source etymology 1
Original entry ↗An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure. · An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration. · Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something.
Anything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc. · An utterance of "wow".
To amaze or awe. · Of a cat, to mew. · Of a dog, to howl.
Attested since the 16th century; borrowed from Scots wow; ultimately a natural exclamation.
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- Borrowed-form mentionwowsco
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