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NEW WORD: Whow!

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Whow

Definition:
Interjection. Where "whoa" "wow" and "how?" meet together.

Synonym:
Whoat!

Etymology:
I was leaving a comment on Leigh's incredible photo shot with redscale film, and I accidentally typo'ed out "Whow!"

Posted by: spudart on Oct 08, 08 | 5:00 am | Profile
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I like it!

Posted by: Tom on Oct 08, 08 | 9:18 am

I must take issue with your synonym.

While they are certainly related, I think whow and whoat would be used in different contexts.

I might say "whoat" when suprised, but say "whow" when in awe... two different situations.

Posted by: Cartophiliac on Oct 08, 08 | 1:30 pm

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