woo
/wuː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: woos · wooing · wooed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To endeavor to gain someone's affection or support.
Verb
Examples
They're trying to woo the customers back with this new mobile plan.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Often of a man, to try to persuade (someone) to be in an amorous relationship with.
Verb
Examples
Soo leue we syr Launcelot lyenge within that caue in grete payne / and euery day ther came a lady & brouȝt hym his mete & his drynke / & wowed hym to haue layne by hym / and euer the noble knyghte syre Launcelot sayd her nay.
"So leave we Sir Launcelot lying within that cave in great pain; and every
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “woo” mean?
To endeavor to gain someone's affection or support.
Is “woo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.