Wa

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A traditional proa-style outrigger canoe of the Caroline Islands..

Definitions by Sense

1. A traditional proa-style outrigger canoe of the Caroline Islands.
2. A Thai unit of length, traditionally comparable to a fathom, and now officially equal to two metres.
3. In Japanese society, the favouring of a harmonious community over one's personal interests.
4. Alternative form of waa.

Example Sentences

"The best thing to happen to Dannii's career was that my mother hated her," tweeted Kelly. "[…] Dannii you are so lucky that I respect Simon enough to not tell the truth about what really happened. wa wa wa you poor middle aged victum [sic]."

Wa wa wa: 'When you're young, that sounds so old. When you're in high school or even when you're in your early 20s, it still sounds like, "By the time I'm 30, I should just give up."' the siren, who has been guest starring on The New Girl, said

“Wa wa wa wa, wa wa wa wa wa wa wawaaaaaaaaaaaa,” [Paige] Thompson responded, and later added, “I just don’t want it around though. I gotta find somewhere to store it.”

'If you live in a building then you know a lot of times the freight elevator is not open over the weekend, even if you are an Olsen twin and worth over $250 million they are not going to open it up for you. / 'Wa wa wa,' she said.

And commenters on a Facebook post he made about it found it just as funny: 'Spare a tiny violin for those of us who have their pearls well and truly culutched,^([sic]) wa, wa, wa.'

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