zowie
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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).
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Common questions
What does “zowie” mean?
An indication of astonishment or admiration.
Is “zowie” formal or informal?
zowie is generally slang.
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