Goshwow

Quick meaning: Goshwow is an adjective meaning (dated, fandom slang, often derogatory) Of or pertaining to a juvenile overenthusiasm; naive; uncritical.

Meaning

(dated, fandom slang, often derogatory) Of or pertaining to a juvenile overenthusiasm; naive; uncritical.

More Meanings

1. (dated, fandom slang and computing) Of or pertaining to a sense of wonder; awe inspiring; amazement causing.

Example Sentences

Only the pulpiest goshwow adventure sci-fi ignores the mandates of realism.

Overall, you seem enraputered^([sic]) with all the really neat goshwow technology that is still near the edge of sci-fi wishful thinking.

My 33mhz 486 is no longer a goshwow machine, Dell having done their usual trick of waiting until I bought it before dropping the price hugely.

You have been told how easy it is to write useful programs on your new $200 Goshwow personal computer. Being a good person who always brushes after every meal, you dutifully worked your way through the Basic instruction book—maybe two of them.

Synonyms for goshwow

Depending on context, synonyms include goshwowboyoboy, overenthusiastic, amazing, wondrous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overyouthful, overyoung, overchildish, hog-wild, hyperwoke, nutso.

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