How do I spell the word woah as used in surprise or excitement? Is it similar to wow except for the last w?

Often, wow is positive and whoa is negative. Wow is a reaction to a big surprise (I am impressed), and whoa means please stop (which maybe due to my surprise.) However, with irony, I can say "Wow, …

Some dictionaries define whoa as Stop! while some define it as an expression of surprise/astonishment. Is there such a word as whoa, where did it originate from and what is its actual meaning?

Nov 14, 2016 · I'm having a bad day. I have been followed by a velociraptor the entire day. Woah, dude! How many mirrors did you break/ladders did you walk under on your way to work? For black cats, …

The OED lists woah as a variant of woa which is a variant of whoa... I don't remember ever seeing the woah spelling (I'd want to pronounce it as two syllables: wo-ah, like Noah) before moving to England …

Jul 27, 2024 · I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they are old, worn and crumbling. …

Aug 23, 2014 · Our numbers have a specific two-letter combination that tells us how the number sounds. For example 9th 3rd 301st What do we call these special sounds?

Jun 3, 2022 · After checking the dictionary, I noticed that the usage of "Kindly" in request sentences often expresses a sence of ironic. So I am afraid that my expression might lead to …

Jun 17, 2012 · What is the meaning of the phrase herding the cats? I've found one description on Wikipedia but it is not clear enough.

Oct 4, 2013 · This article in Slate states: The phrase has stumped scholars and Lone Ranger fans alike for years, and there appears to be no conclusive evidence as to its true definition or its roots. …