wo
word
Definition
'Wo' is an informal exclamation used to express surprise, joy, or excitement, but it is very rare compared to 'wow.'
Usage & Nuances
Very uncommon in modern English; 'wow' is almost always preferred. If used, 'wo' can sound childish, playful, or imitative. Not standard for writing; rarely seen outside dialogue or internet posts.
Spanish: Wo (onomatopeya de sorpresa o alegría, raro)Portuguese (BR): Wo (onomatopeia de surpresa ou alegria, raro)Portuguese (PT): Wo (onomatopeia de surpresa ou alegria, raro)Chinese (Simplified): 嗬（表示惊讶、兴趣，极为少用）Chinese (Traditional): 嗬（表示驚訝、興趣，極為少用）Hindi: वो (आश्चर्य या उत्तेजना व्यक्त करने के लिए, बहुत विरल और अनौपचारिक, आमतौर पर 'wow' प्रयुक्त होता है)Arabic: وو (تعجب أو فرح، غير شائع جداً)Bengali: ও (আশ্চর্যের শব্দ)Russian: Уо (междометие удивления)Japanese: ウォー (驚き、喜びの感嘆詞)Vietnamese: wo (cảm thán bất ngờ)Korean: 워 (놀람의 감탄사)Turkish: wo (şaşkınlık ünlemi)Urdu: وو (حیرت کا اظہار)Indonesian: wo (seruan terkejut)
Example Sentences
Kids these days love to yell 'Wo!' when they're excited.
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Wo, it’s raining really hard!
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When she opened the door, I just said, 'Wo, I didn’t expect to see you here!'
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I was scrolling online and someone commented 'Wo' under the crazy video.
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Wo! That's a huge dog.
basic
Wo! Look at all those gifts.
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