pows
word · lemma: pow
Definition
'Pows' is the plural of 'pow,' an informal word used to describe the sound or act of hitting, like a punch or blow, especially in comic books and cartoons.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in informal contexts, especially to imitate sounds of punches in comics or playful descriptions. Rare in formal writing. Often seen as sound effects: 'Pow! Bang! Wham!'.
Example Sentences
The comic book showed lots of pows during the fight.
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There were loud pows as the hero punched the wall.
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Kids made pows and other sounds while playing superheroes.
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With every hit, the movie added dramatic pows to the soundtrack.
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You could hear the pows even from outside the gym.
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The kids filled the room with laughter and fake pows as they pretended to battle villains.
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