Pow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /paʊ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Pow is an interjection meaning The sound of a violent impact, such as a punch.
Meaning
The sound of a violent impact, such as a punch.
More Meanings
- The sound of an explosion or gunshot.
- The sound of a violent impact.
- The sound of an explosion.
- (Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) Alternative form of poll.
- (skiing slang) Clipping of powder (“powder snow”).
Example Sentences
Pow, they took off.
‘Pow-pow-pow...’ Monte drew and slaughtered the besiegers.
he'd snuffle round the door till the few remaining hairs on the bald pow of Munro would fair rise on end.
Whap, Biff, Ooooof, Sock, Pow, Zok! Batman is back. Gotham City is again leaving its law and order in the hands of a man who wears plastic underpants over his tights.
Word Forms
- pows
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mia, prisoner, captive, powwow, pam, crack.
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