zowie

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Meaning · English

An indication of astonishment or admiration.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Zowie, what a walloping those Browns got in New York yesterday! A few more like that and the blow-up in Washington, then watch the anvil chorus in St. Louis.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “zowie” mean?

An indication of astonishment or admiration.

Is “zowie” formal or informal?

zowie is generally slang.